Wheeler, IL has experienced a relatively low rate of crime compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Wheeler is 15.4, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This indicates that the community in Wheeler is generally safe from violent acts such as assault, robbery, and murder. However, there is still room for improvement as the property crime rate in Wheeler is 25.4, higher than the national average of 35.4. This means that the residents of Wheeler still face a moderate risk of property crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. Despite this, Wheeler's crime rate is lower than many other places in the US, providing a sense of security for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wheeler violent crime is 15.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Wheeler property crime is 25.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Wheeler, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Newton, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Newton, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.