Salem, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Salem Police Department serves the city of Salem, IL in Marion County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 226 violent crimes and 1,006 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 113.7 per 100k residents, which is 7.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 170.5 per 100k, 4.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 CAnnual Rate113.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents226 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate170.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,006 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate127.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents786 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate28.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 113.7 | C | 226 | 106.2 | +7.0% |
| Property Crime | 170.5 | C | 1006 | 163.6 | +4.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.2 | A | 73 | 22.3 | -36.2% |
| Burglary | 14.2 | A | 160 | 24.0 | -40.9% |
| Larceny | 127.9 | C | 786 | 116.4 | +9.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.4 | D | 57 | 22.2 | +28.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandoval | 2 miles | F 266.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 134.6% higher Property: N/A |
| Patoka | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Centralia | 12 miles | B 93.0 | A 101.5 | Violent: 18.1% lower Property: 40.5% lower |
| Mount Vernon | 21 miles | B 95.4 | F 293.1 | Violent: 16.0% lower Property: 71.9% higher |
| Ina | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 60.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 64.6% lower |