Ottawa, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ottawa Police Department serves the city of Ottawa, IL in La Salle County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 913 violent crimes and 1,011 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 177.6 per 100k residents, which is 67.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 156.1 per 100k, 4.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 FAnnual Rate177.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents913 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate156.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,011 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate129.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents831 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 177.6 | F | 913 | 106.2 | +67.2% |
| Property Crime | 156.1 | C | 1011 | 163.6 | -4.6% |
| Rape | 5.4 | D | 38 | 3.5 | +52.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.8 | A | 93 | 22.3 | -51.7% |
| Burglary | 26.9 | C | 123 | 24.0 | +12.0% |
| Larceny | 129.2 | C | 831 | 116.4 | +11.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leland | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Marseilles | 2 miles | D 147.7 | A 42.2 | Violent: 16.8% lower Property: 73.0% lower |
| Seneca | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 133.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 14.2% lower |
| Earlville | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Grand Ridge | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |