West Salem, IL has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. With a violent crime rate of 8.8 and a property crime rate of 14.8, it falls well below the national average of 22.7 for violent crime and 35.4 for property crime. This is good news for the residents of West Salem, as they can feel relatively safe in their community. However, it is important to note that any crime, no matter how small, can have a big impact on individuals and families. It is crucial for the community to continue to work together with law enforcement to prevent and reduce crime in order to maintain the peaceful atmosphere in West Salem.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
West Salem violent crime is 8.8. (The US average is 22.7)
West Salem property crime is 14.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.