Arcola, Illinois Crime Rate

2 years of data (20232024) · Population: 2,877

Key Insights

  • Arcola has a safety grade of C with a violent crime rate of 347.6 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • Violent crime rose 103% from the previous year.
  • 1 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 34.8 per 100K.
  • Safer than 21% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.67 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
347.6
+103.0% YoY
Murder Rate
34.8
1 murders
Property Crime Rate
521.4
15 total
vs National Avg
-3%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 10

Murder1
Rape2
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault7

Property Crime: 15

Burglary7
Larceny-Theft8
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Arson0

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
20242,87710347.6115521.4
20232,9205171.2010342.5

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

C
Safety Grade for Arcola

Based on violent crime rate of 347.6 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

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National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.