Richland County Crime & Safety

Richland County, Illinois

Safety Score

54/100

Higher = safer

Safety Rating

Average

Total Crime Rate

1043.5

per 100K population

Crime Statistics

Violent Crime Rate

114.5

per 100K population

National avg 380.7

Property Crime Rate

929.0

per 100K population

National avg 1954.4

Safety Score

54/100

Higher = safer

State avg 70/100

State Safety Rank

#76

of 100 counties (1 = safest)

Data Story

About Crime & Safety in Richland County, Illinois

Richland County stays well under national crime levels

The county’s total crime rate of 1,043.5 is less than half the national average of 2,385.5. This results in a safety score of 98.4, indicating a generally secure environment.

Slightly more active than the Illinois average

Richland's total crime rate of 1,043.5 is higher than the state average of 835.0. Its safety score of 98.4 also falls just below the state-wide benchmark of 98.7.

Higher property crime than regional neighbors

With two agencies reporting, Richland shows more property-related activity than some of its smaller rural neighbors. This activity is often concentrated in more populated local hubs.

Property theft is the primary concern

Property crime accounts for 929.0 incidents per 100,000, while violent crime is low at 114.5. This violent crime rate is much safer than the state average of 160.1.

Securing valuables to prevent theft

Because property crime drives the local numbers, residents should focus on securing homes and vehicles. Alarm systems and neighborhood watch programs are effective ways to keep Richland County safe.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Richland County, IL?

Richland County has a total crime rate of 1043.5 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (114.5 per 100K) and property crimes (929.0 per 100K).

Is Richland County, IL safe?

Richland County has a safety score of 54/100, rated "Average". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #76 out of 100 counties in Illinois for safety (1 = safest).

How does Richland County crime compare to the Illinois average?

Richland's total crime rate of 1,043.5 is higher than the state average of 835.0. Its safety score of 98.4 also falls just below the state-wide benchmark of 98.7.

What types of crime are most common in Richland County?

Property crime accounts for 929.0 incidents per 100,000, while violent crime is low at 114.5. This violent crime rate is much safer than the state average of 160.1.

How is crime data measured and reported for Richland County?

Crime data for Richland County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

What is being done about crime in Richland County?

Richland County has a safety score of 54/100, which is below the Illinois average of 70/100. Many counties with above-average crime rates invest in community policing, crime prevention programs, neighborhood watch initiatives, and social services aimed at reducing crime over time.