The crime rate in Springfield, IL is significantly higher than the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Springfield is 52.9, while the national average is 22.7; similarly, the property crime rate in Springfield is 65.4, while the national average for property crime is 35.4. This suggests that Springfield has an unusually high level of criminality compared to other cities and towns across America. It is important to take necessary precautions and practices to ensure safety for both residents and visitors of this city.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Springfield violent crime is 52.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Springfield property crime is 65.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Springfield, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Decatur, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Decatur, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.