Beardstown, Illinois has been facing a significant issue with crime, especially when compared to the national average. According to the context provided, the violent crime rate in Beardstown is more than double the national average at 40.4, while the property crime rate is slightly lower than the US average at 22.3. This means that residents of Beardstown are at a higher risk of facing violent crimes such as assault and robbery, while property crimes like theft and burglary are still prevalent. The community of Beardstown must work together with law enforcement to address these concerning statistics and make the town a safer place for all its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Beardstown violent crime is 40.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Beardstown property crime is 22.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.