Illinois Crime Statistics and Rates Report (IL)

Illinois crime statistics indicate a total downward trend in crime based on data from 26 years when violent crime was decreasing and property crime was decreasing.

Based on this report, the crime rate in Illinois for 2026 is expected to be lower than in 2025 when the state violent crime rate was lower than the national violent crime rate average by 23.39% and the state property crime rate was lower than the national property crime rate average by 1.78%.

Property and Violent Crime

Summary

2025 Crime (Actual Data)	Incidents
Aggravated Assault	17,902
Arson	1,135
Burglary	20,417
Larceny and Theft	141,062
Motor Vehicle Theft	30,257
Murder and Manslaughter	556
Rape	5,777
Robbery	7,689
Crime Rate (Total Incidents)	223,660
Property Crime	191,736
Violent Crime	31,924

State versus National Crime Comparison

Illinois Property Crime vs. National Comparison

Illinois Violent Crime vs. National Comparison

Arson numbers are reported inconsistently. Zero values may indicate the data was not available. The FBI cautions the data users against comparing yearly statistical data solely on the basis of their population coverage. The comparisons made herein are thus, only meaningful upon further examination of all variables that affect crime in each reported city, state or other reported jurisdicition.

Illinois Crime Statistics and Rates Report (IL)

Property and Violent Crime

State versus National Crime Comparison

Illinois crime rates by city (Large cities)

Illinois crime rates by city (Small cities)