Williamson County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Williamson County in IL is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 856 violent crimes and 2,028 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 32.5 per 100k residents, which is 69.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 46.1 per 100k, 71.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 AAnnual Rate32.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents856 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents287 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate46.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,028 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents584 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate28.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,220 (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 | 32.5 | A | 856 | 106.2 | -69.4% |
| Property Crime | 46.1 | A | 2028 | 163.6 | -71.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 58 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.2 | A | 36 | 5.8 | -79.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.7 | A | 287 | 22.3 | -78.8% |
| Burglary | 17.9 | B | 584 | 24.0 | -25.7% |
| Larceny | 28.3 | A | 1220 | 116.4 | -75.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 212 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
Carterville Police Department
Carterville, IL
Herrin Police Department
Herrin, IL
Marion Police Department
Marion, IL
Cambria Police Department
Cambria, IL
Energy Police Department
Energy, IL