SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — The Illinois State Police have launched a new website, allowing citizens to more easily view crime statistics.
According to ISP, the Crime in Illinois Online website is part of the Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting (I-UCR) Program, which serves as the state repository for crime statistics to provide reliable information for use in law enforcement.
“The new Crime in Illinois Online website helps meet the growing demand for crime data and transparency,” said ISP Director Brendan Kelly. “ Legislators, media, academia and the public can use this data to drive public safety priorities and decisions as crime fluctuates from year-toyear in communities across Illinois.”
Crime in Illinois Online includes data like crime rates per county, the type of offenses, and crime trends. The website is interactive and contains pin-point crime mapping, data tables, FAQs, agency compliance tracking, and the ability to download crime reports.
