Sesser, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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92%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

70%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

97%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Sesser_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	3	n/a (estimate)	162	2,004	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.8	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	46.9	37.5
Robbery	1	n/a	54.1	90.2	60.6
Assault	1	n/a	54.1	146.3	256.1
Violent crime	2	n/a (estimate)	108	289	359
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	290.5	229.2
Theft	1	n/a	54.1	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	290.4	258.8
Property crime	1	n/a (estimate)	54	1,715	1,760

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Sesser crime map

The Sesser crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Sesser as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Sesser crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Sesser crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Sesser crime rates are 92% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Sesser are 70% lower than the national average
In Sesser you have a 1 in 617 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Sesser is safer than 68% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Sesser has decreased by 25%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Sesser

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sesser is 1 in 925

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Sesser is 1 in 1848

The chance of being a victim of crime in Sesser is 1 in 617

Year Over Year Crime In Sesser (per 100,000 people)

Sesser police department

Item	Sesser	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	6	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.1	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 6 Sesser police officers. This results in 3.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 17.1% greater than the Illinois average and 4.7% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Illinois

State	Total offenders	Illinois_/100K	National_/100K
Illinois	32,213	263	266

There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Ina, IL	2,243	0	423	423
Du Quoin, IL	5,723	124	389	513
Royalton, IL	1,107	141	837	978
Zeigler, IL	1,779	161	953	1,114
Benton, IL	6,977	315	1,869	2,183
North City, IL	683	349	2,071	2,419
Du Bois, IL	155	378	2,245	2,623
Sesser, IL	1,702	108	54	162

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Hamilton, IN	1,702	73	324	397
Coaling, AL	1,702	152	863	1,015
Malvern, AL	1,702	158	687	845
Arapahoe, WY	1,701	94	571	665
Port Carbon, PA	1,701	114	667	781
Sesser, IL	1,702	108	54	162

Source: The Sesser, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.