Crime & Safety in Sterling, IL

Sterling has a violent crime rate of 179 per 100,000 residents, 53% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 62.0 per 100,000, robbery at 20.7, rape at 89.6. The murder rate is 6.9 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,384 per 100,000, 73% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,867, burglary at 310, vehicle theft at 207 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 13 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Sterling receives a safety grade of F.