The crime rate in Springfield, IL Metro Area is a pressing concern for its residents and law enforcement agencies. According to recent statistics, the area has a significantly higher rate of violent crime, with a score of 36.7 compared to the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in Springfield, IL Metro Area is also above the national average, with a score of 46.2 compared to 35.4. This includes offenses such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The high rate of crime in the area poses a threat to the safety and well-being of its citizens, and measures must be taken to address and reduce these alarming statistics.
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.