Lincoln, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lincoln Police Department serves the city of Lincoln, IL in Logan County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 664 violent crimes and 969 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 76.9 per 100k residents, which is 27.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 123.0 per 100k, 24.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate76.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents664 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate123.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents969 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate69.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents195 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate46.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents706 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 76.9 | B | 664 | 106.2 | -27.6% |
| Property Crime | 123.0 | B | 969 | 163.6 | -24.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.7 | A | 105 | 22.3 | -65.4% |
| Burglary | 69.2 | F | 195 | 24.0 | +188.0% |
| Larceny | 46.1 | A | 706 | 116.4 | -60.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pulaski | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Mclean | 15 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Williamsville | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 418.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 240.1% higher |
| Mason City | 18 miles | D 150.4 | A 100.3 | Violent: 95.7% higher Property: 18.5% lower |
| Clinton | 21 miles | F 175.3 | D 248.4 | Violent: 128.0% higher Property: 101.9% higher |