Mount Vernon, IL has a much higher rate of violent crime than the US average, with 63.7 incidents compared to 22.7 respectively. Property crime in Mount Vernon is also above the national average, with 72.6 incidents compared to 35.4 for the US as a whole. This means that people living in Mount Vernon have a greater chance of being affected by violent and property crimes than those in other parts of the country. It is important that residents and visitors take precautions to stay safe in this area and be aware of their surroundings at all times.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Mount Vernon violent crime is 63.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Mount Vernon property crime is 72.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.