Crime in Illinois

This article refers to crime in the U.S. state of Illinois.

State statistics

In 2008, there were 446,135 crimes reported in Illinois, including 790 murders.[1]

Policing
Further information: List of law enforcement agencies in Illinois

In 2008, Illinois had 877 state and local law enforcement agencies.[2] Those agencies employed a total of 52,838 staff.[3] Of the total staff, 41,277 were sworn officers (defined as those with general arrest powers).[4]

Police ratio

In 2008, Illinois had 321 police officers per 100,000 residents.[5]

Capital punishment laws
Further information: Capital punishment in Illinois

Capital punishment is not applied in Illinois.[6]

See also

References
  1. "Illinois Crime Rates 1960 to 2019".
  2. "U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  3. "U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  4. "U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  5. "U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  6. "Illinois abolishes death penalty". CNN.
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