Illinois Crime Statistics
46 years of data (1979–2024)
Key Insights
- →Illinois ranks #30 out of 51 states for violent crime rate (289.2 per 100K).
- →Violent crime decreased 6.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- →591 cities report crime data. Safest: Western Springs (7.6/100K). Most dangerous: Danville (1684.3/100K).
- →732 murders in 2024 — a rate of 5.8 per 100K residents.
- →Since 1979, Illinois's violent crime rate has changed by -61%.
Violent Crime Rate
289.2
-6.3% YoY
Murder Rate
5.8
732 total
Property Crime Rate
1715.2
218,004 total
Population
12,710,158
2024
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 36,756
Murder732
Rape5,963
Robbery11,469
Aggravated Assault18,592
Property Crime: 218,004
Burglary36,919
Larceny-Theft144,179
Motor Vehicle Theft36,906
Violent Crime Rate Trend
Homicide Rate Trend
Violent Crime Breakdown (2024)
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Violent Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Danville | 1684.3 | 27,905 |
| Peoria | 1344.9 | 109,677 |
| Chicago Heights | 1232.5 | 25,802 |
| Rockford | 1080.0 | 145,280 |
| Carbondale | 1004.9 | 21,494 |
| Alton | 963.4 | 24,809 |
| Matteson | 949.0 | 19,494 |
| Kankakee | 943.4 | 25,863 |
| Maywood | 941.2 | 23,055 |
| Springfield | 901.2 | 111,965 |
Safest Cities
| City | Violent Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Western Springs | 7.6 | 13,191 |
| Minooka | 7.7 | 12,919 |
| Pingree Grove | 8.8 | 11,395 |
| Troy | 8.9 | 11,297 |
| Campton Hills | 9.3 | 10,768 |
| Cary | 11.1 | 18,035 |
| Homer Glen | 16.3 | 24,560 |
| Northbrook | 17.9 | 33,610 |
| Lake Forest | 20.7 | 19,357 |
| Buffalo Grove | 21.3 | 42,283 |
Crime Velocity — Which Cities Are Changing Fastest
Fastest Improving
Fastest Worsening
Velocity scores measure the direction and speed of crime changes. Negative = improving, positive = worsening. Full methodology →
Hate Crimes in Illinois
443 incidents reported
Top bias motivations: Sexual Orientation (14), Religion (1)
Explore full hate crime data →Arrest Demographics (National)
The FBI publishes state-level total arrest counts but does not break down arrest demographics by race at the state level in the same detail as national data. For national arrest demographic patterns, see our dedicated pages:
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer. Rates per 100,000 residents. City data from Table 8.