Union County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Union County in IL is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 297 violent crimes and 598 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 83.5 per 100k residents, which is 21.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 100.9 per 100k, 38.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 BAnnual Rate83.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents297 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate100.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents598 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate90.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents432 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 83.5 | B | 297 | 106.2 | -21.4% |
| Property Crime | 100.9 | A | 598 | 163.6 | -38.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 10.4 | F | 26 | 3.5 | +193.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.2 | A | 70 | 22.3 | -45.3% |
| Burglary | 10.4 | A | 119 | 24.0 | -56.8% |
| Larceny | 90.5 | B | 432 | 116.4 | -22.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 46 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Union County Sheriff's Office
Anna Police Department
Anna, IL