Murphysboro, IL has a higher rate of both violent and property crime than the US average. Violent crime in Murphysboro is 35.3, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Murphysboro is 61.2, much higher than the US average of 35.4. This means that individuals living in or visiting the area should take extra precautions to protect their safety and possessions from potential criminal activity.
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.