Sterling, IL is a relatively safe place to live with regards to crime. The violent crime rate in Sterling is 16.7 which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate of 52.8 is also much lower than the national average of 35.4. This low rate of crime makes Sterling an attractive place for people looking for safety and security as well as those who want to raise a family with peace of mind that their livelihoods are not at risk due to criminal activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Sterling violent crime is 16.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Sterling property crime is 52.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.