Stephenson County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Stephenson County in IL is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,133 violent crimes and 2,202 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.3 per 100k residents, which is 17.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 85.9 per 100k, 47.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate124.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,133 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents288 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate85.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,202 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents505 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate58.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,561 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 124.3 | C | 2133 | 106.2 | +17.0% |
| Property Crime | 85.9 | A | 2202 | 163.6 | -47.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 16 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 123 | 3.5 | -39.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 65 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.6 | A | 288 | 22.3 | -61.2% |
| Burglary | 20.4 | B | 505 | 24.0 | -15.1% |
| Larceny | 58.0 | A | 1561 | 116.4 | -50.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.3 | A | 116 | 22.2 | -80.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Stephenson County Sheriff's Office
Freeport Police Department
Freeport, IL