Effingham, IL is a relatively safe place to live when looking at the violent and property crime rates. The violent crime rate in Effingham is 18.5 per 100,000 citizens, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Effingham is 46.1 per 100,000 citizens compared to the US average of 35.4. This shows that while there are still instances of criminal activity occurring in Effingham, it remains a largely safe community for its inhabitants and visitors alike.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Effingham violent crime is 18.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Effingham property crime is 46.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.