Wayne County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wayne County in IL is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 205 violent crimes and 698 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 93.7 per 100k residents, which is 11.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 188.0 per 100k, 14.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate93.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents205 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate188.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents698 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate46.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate131.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents444 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 93.7 | B | 205 | 106.2 | -11.8% |
| Property Crime | 188.0 | C | 698 | 163.6 | +14.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 10.6 | F | 16 | 3.5 | +198.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 61 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 46.5 | F | 191 | 24.0 | +93.5% |
| Larceny | 131.0 | C | 444 | 116.4 | +12.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.6 | A | 57 | 22.2 | -52.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wayne County Sheriff's Office
Fairfield Police Department
Fairfield, IL