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. http://www.disastercenter.com/crime/ilcrime.htm
  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. http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/03/09/illinois.death.penalty/index.html?iref=allsearch
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