Kankakee, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Kankakee Police Department serves the city of Kankakee, IL in Kankakee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 480 violent crimes and 1,696 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.5 per 100k residents, which is 30.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 204.9 per 100k, 25.3% above 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 BAnnual Rate73.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents480 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate15.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate50.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents330 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate204.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,696 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents268 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate185.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,326 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.5 | B | 480 | 106.2 | -30.8% |
| Property Crime | 204.9 | D | 1696 | 163.6 | +25.3% |
| Homicide | 3.9 | F | 12 | 0.5 | +626.3% |
| Rape | 15.5 | F | 52 | 3.5 | +337.4% |
| Robbery | 3.9 | B | 86 | 5.8 | -33.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 50.3 | F | 330 | 22.3 | +125.8% |
| Burglary | 15.5 | A | 268 | 24.0 | -35.6% |
| Larceny | 185.6 | D | 1326 | 116.4 | +59.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.9 | A | 94 | 22.2 | -82.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 1 miles | A 59.4 | B 131.9 | Violent: 19.2% lower Property: 35.6% lower |
| Bourbonnais | 1 miles | A 66.8 | A 27.8 | Violent: 9.1% lower Property: 86.4% lower |
| St. Anne | 1 miles | F 356.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 384.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Essex | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Herscher | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |