Mount Vernon, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mount Vernon Police Department serves the city of Mount Vernon, IL in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 385 violent crimes and 1,394 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 95.4 per 100k residents, which is 10.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 293.1 per 100k, 79.2% above 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 Rate95.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents385 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate81.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents312 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate293.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,394 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate61.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate231.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,098 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 95.4 | B | 385 | 106.2 | -10.1% |
| Property Crime | 293.1 | F | 1394 | 163.6 | +79.2% |
| Rape | 13.6 | F | 29 | 3.5 | +285.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 81.8 | F | 312 | 22.3 | +267.5% |
| Burglary | 61.4 | F | 244 | 24.0 | +155.3% |
| Larceny | 231.8 | F | 1098 | 116.4 | +99.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ina | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 60.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 79.4% lower |
| Centralia | 19 miles | B 93.0 | A 101.5 | Violent: 2.5% lower Property: 65.4% lower |
| Salem | 21 miles | C 113.7 | C 170.5 | Violent: 19.1% higher Property: 41.8% lower |
| West City | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 469.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 60.2% higher |
| Benton | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 14.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 95.0% lower |