Murphysboro, IL Crime


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Located in Southern Illinois, Murphysboro has a relatively high crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to the latest data, the violent crime rate in Murphysboro is 35.3, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Murphysboro are more likely to experience violent crimes such as homicide, assault, and robbery. In addition, property crime is also a major concern in the city, with a rate of 61.2 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics highlight the ongoing issue of crime in Murphysboro, making it important for residents to take precautions and work together to create a safer community.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Murphysboro violent crime is 35.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Murphysboro property crime is 61.2. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Murphysboro, IL Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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Over 4 years ago

We moved to Murphysboro, IL from unincorporated Hinsdale, Timberlake area and love it down here. I grew up in Burr Ridge my entire life. Murphysboro has so many outdoors  More

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I have worked here for two years as a school teacher. However, I do live in another community. I have come to appreciate and admire the strong community spirit and  More

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I've lived in this town for my whole life and there are some ups and downs for this town, like where some people lives are really hostile and stuff but other places in  More

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