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Crime & Safety in Mount Vernon, IL

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Mount Vernon has a violent crime rate of 1,446 per 100,000 residents, 280% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 1,189.0 per 100,000, robbery at 114.9, rape at 121.6. The murder rate is 20.3 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,939 per 100,000, 152% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,108, burglary at 689, vehicle theft at 142 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 5 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Mount Vernon receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Mount Vernon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,445.8/100K
280% above US avg
Murder20.3/100K
222% above US avg
Rape121.6/100K
Robbery114.9/100K
Assault1,189.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,938.5/100K
152% above US avg
Burglary689.1/100K
Theft4,107.6/100K
Vehicle Theft141.9/100K
Arson54.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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