The town of Newark, IL has a significantly lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 11.4 per 1,000 residents. This is a positive aspect of the town, as it means that residents are less likely to be victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, or homicide. However, property crime in Newark is higher than the national average, with a rate of 19.4 per 1,000 residents. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Residents should take precautions to protect their belongings and homes in order to prevent becoming victims of property crime. Despite the higher rate of property crime, Newark, IL remains a relatively safe town with a lower overall crime rate compared to the rest of the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Newark violent crime is 11.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Newark property crime is 19.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Newark, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Sheridan, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Sheridan, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.