The small town of Wataga, IL has seen a rise in crime rates in recent years, especially when compared to the national average. According to the provided context, the violent crime rate in Wataga is 12.4, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate is 20.9, still above the national average of 35.4. This suggests that while the community may have a relatively safe environment in terms of violent crime, there is still an issue with property crime. Residents in Wataga should remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their belongings. The town's authorities should also continue their efforts to address and prevent property crime in the area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wataga violent crime is 12.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Wataga property crime is 20.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Wataga, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of East Galesburg, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of East Galesburg, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.