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Oblong, IL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Oblong Police Department serves the city of Oblong, IL in Crawford County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 17 violent crimes and 38 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 146.9 per 100k residents, which is 38.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 146.9 per 100k, 10.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny 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 D
Annual Rate146.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate146.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate146.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate73.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate73.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime146.9D17106.2+38.4%
Property Crime146.9B38163.6-10.2%
Aggravated Assault146.9F1722.3+560.2%
Burglary73.5F1424.0+205.8%
Larceny73.5A23116.4-36.9%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Robinson 8 miles
C 99.0
D 254.6
Violent: 32.6% lower
Property: 73.2% higher
Hutsonville 8 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Newton 13 miles
A 36.3
A 72.6
Violent: 75.3% lower
Property: 50.6% lower
Palestine 16 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Olney 21 miles
B 95.4
C 155.0
Violent: 35.1% lower
Property: 5.5% higher