Holcomb, IL Crime

Located in Finney County, Holcomb, IL is a small rural community with a population of just over 2,000 people. However, despite its small size, this town was rocked by a shocking and brutal crime in 1959 that left its residents in a state of shock and fear. The murder of the Clutter family, a well-respected and beloved family in the community, sent shockwaves through Holcomb and beyond. This heinous crime, which involved the murder of four family members in their own home, was unprecedented in the town and left the community reeling. As , the violent crime rate in Holcomb is significantly lower than the national average, making this crime all the more shocking and tragic for its residents. The aftermath of this crime has left a lasting impact on the tight-knit community of Holcomb, as they continue to grapple with the senseless violence that occurred in their town.

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NOTE: The city of Holcomb, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Byron, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Byron, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.