Data represent adult arrests with certain exclusions. They have been modified for privacy. Click here for details.
(1) Dataset to view
arrests
Arrests, Arrestees, and Arrests_per_Arrestee can be broken down by count and demographics. Arrest_charges counts Arrests by the highest associated charge, and can be broken down by details of the charge, but not demographics.
(2) Timeframe
Average arrests over years.
(3) Break by variables
(4) Output Options
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Data Source

Data are aggregated adult records, originally provided by the Illinois State Police but with some changes to protect privacy. Note that these exclude juvenile arrests as well as arrests for class C misdemeanors and local ordinance violations.
For more information about how data were prepared, please visit our documentation site.

Exploring the Data

Use the Data Menu to select which tables and splits to view.
All tables can be split by county.
The arrests, arrestees, and arrests per arrestees tables can be split by the demographic variables sex, age group, and race.
The arrest charges table can be split by the crime-related variables crime type, offense class, and offense category.

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