Find out about crime in your community with this searchable database, based on statistics released by the Illinois State Police.
Pick a community and click “Search” to get data on violent crimes and property crimes tracked by the state for 1999 and 2000. Choose a county for a list of communities, ranked from lowest to highest crime rate.
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The crimes counted in this analysis are murder, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson.
The database includes the crime rate per 1,000 residents, based on the 2000 U.S. Census count for each community. Note that this calculation can overstate crime in communities with small populations but large business districts.
The community search also shows the percentage rise or fall in crime compared with 1999.
Glossary of terms:
Violent Crimes
Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter – The willful killing of a person or the death of a person caused by gross negligence of an individual other than the victim.
Forcible Rape — The carnal knowledge of a female, forcibly and against her will — includes attempted rape. Illinois reports criminal sexual assault offenses rather than rape offenses under this category.
Robbery — The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence — includes attempted robbery.
Aggravated Assault — The intentional causing of serious bodily harm or the intentional attempt or threat of serious bodily injury or death — includes aggravated battery, attempted murder and ritual mutilation.
Property Crimes
Burglary — The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft — includes attempted burglary.
Theft — The unlawful taking or stealing of property or articles without the use of force, violence, or fraud — includes burglary from motor vehicle and attempts.
Motor vehicle theft — The unlawful taking or stealing of a motor vehicle — includes attempted motor vehicle theft.
Arson — The willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn — with our without intent to defraud — a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle, aircraft, or personal property of another.
Source: Illinois State Police, Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program
