Joy, IL, a small town in the heart of the Midwest, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Joy is 12.5, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that there is a lower incidence of crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery in Joy. However, the property crime rate in Joy is slightly higher than the national average, at 21.2 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Despite this, Joy remains a relatively safe community for its residents, with a tight-knit community and low crime rates being some of its most appealing qualities.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Joy violent crime is 12.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Joy property crime is 21.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Joy, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Aledo, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Aledo, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.