Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Madison County, Illinois, the small town of Venice has a long history of crime and violence. This predominantly African-American community has a violent crime rate of 69.2, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. Along with a high rate of violent crime, Venice also has a property crime rate of 55.1, well above the national average of 35.4. This alarming statistic is a cause for concern for residents and city officials alike, as they work towards making Venice a safer place for its citizens. Despite the efforts of law enforcement and community leaders, the crime rate in Venice continues to be a pressing issue that requires immediate attention. As a result, measures are being taken to improve safety and decrease crime in this small yet troubled town.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Venice violent crime is 69.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Venice property crime is 55.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.