East St. Louis, IL has a significantly higher rate of violent crime than the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in East St. Louis is 96.2 compared to the US average of 22.7. Property crimes are also alarmingly high in East St. Louis with a rate of 42.3 compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that crime is an increasingly serious issue in this area and should be addressed as soon as possible through effective strategies such as increased policing or community initiatives aimed at reducing criminal behavior and providing more opportunities for young people in East St. Louis.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
East St. Louis violent crime is 96.2. (The US average is 22.7)
East St. Louis property crime is 42.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.