Effingham, IL has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Effingham is 18.5, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that Effingham residents are less likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, or homicide. However, property crime in Effingham is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 46.1 compared to 35.4. Property crimes include theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. Despite this, Effingham still remains a relatively safe community for its residents, with a lower overall crime rate than many other cities in the US.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Effingham violent crime is 18.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Effingham property crime is 46.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.