Sterling, Illinois Trend of Total Crime Rate

Updated on September 18, 2025.

According to the FBI UCR data, in 2024, there were 239 total crimes in Sterling IL, and the total crime rate per 100K residents was 1,659.72. Compared to 2022, the total crime rate decreased by 12%.

The chart below shows the total crime rate and the table below shows the number of crimes and crime rate from 2010 to 2024.

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Data Source: FBI UCR.
Sterling, IL Total Crime Rate Per 100K
Sterling, IL Number and Rate of Total Crimes
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Year Number of Crimes Crime Rate Per 100K
2010 690 4654.93
2012 646 4190.18
2013 638 4202.07
2014 585 3878.28
2015 599 4017.71
2016 553 3690.85
2017 595 4014.03
2018 471 3209.76
2019 520 3583.74
2020 133 926.12
2022 277 1886.79
2024 239 1659.72