Jerseyville, Illinois has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to background information, the city's violent crime rate is 17.6, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime in Jerseyville is slightly higher than the national average, at 40.4 compared to 35.4. This may be due to the city's location near larger metropolitan areas, which can attract criminals. Still, Jerseyville remains a relatively safe community, with law enforcement working hard to keep the crime rate low. As a resident of Jerseyville, I am grateful for the efforts of our local law enforcement and feel fortunate to live in a community with a lower crime rate than the rest of the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Jerseyville violent crime is 17.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Jerseyville property crime is 40.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.