2026 Compare Cities Crime:
Springfield, IL vs Zion, IL

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- Zion has 31% less violent crime than Springfield.
- Zion has 34% less property crime than Springfield.
 Springfield, ILZion, ILUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock36.422.7
 Property Crime65.4  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
Over 5 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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Reviews for Zion    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I spent part of my childhood in Zion, moved away for 10 years, then came back while commuting to SAIC in Chicago. The town hadn't changed much. But in the last couple  More

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