Pontiac, IL has seen a steady decrease in violent crime in recent years, with a current rate of 20.4 compared to the national average of 22.7. This is a positive trend for the city, as it means the community is becoming safer. However, property crime in Pontiac is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 34.6 compared to 35.4. This could be attributed to the city's location along major highways, making it a target for theft and other property crimes. Despite this, the overall crime rate in Pontiac is relatively low, thanks to the efforts of local law enforcement and community organizations.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Pontiac violent crime is 20.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Pontiac property crime is 34.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.