The crime rate in the Springfield, IL Metro Area is significantly higher than the national average. The violent crime rate in the area is 36.7, which is more than 60% higher than the U.S. average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in the Springfield Metro Area is also 46.2, which is about 31% higher than the U.S. average of 35.4. This means that residents of Springfield are at a greater risk of being victims of violent or property crimes compared to the rest of the country. It is important for local authorities and residents to take steps to ensure safety and reduce this high crime rate by implementing effective strategies such as increased police presence and community engagement initiatives such as neighborhood watch programs
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Springfield Metro Area violent crime is 36.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Springfield Metro Area property crime is 46.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Springfield, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Decatur, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Decatur, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.