The city of Cairo, IL has a disturbingly high crime rate, with a violent crime index of 96.8, according to recent data. To put this into perspective, the US average for violent crime is only 22.7, making Cairo's rate over four times higher. Property crime is also a prevalent issue in the city, with an index of 85.1 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Cairo are at a significantly higher risk of becoming victims of violent and property crimes compared to the rest of the country. The alarming crime statistics in Cairo highlight the urgent need for measures to improve safety and security in the city.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Cairo violent crime is 96.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Cairo property crime is 85.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.