Located in central Illinois, De Witt County has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the county's violent crime rate is 14.9, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, property crime in De Witt County is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 20.7 compared to the US average of 35.4. Despite these numbers, the county has seen a decrease in both violent and property crime in recent years, thanks to the efforts of law enforcement and community initiatives. While there are still incidents of crime in De Witt County, the community is dedicated to maintaining its relatively safe and peaceful environment for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
De Witt County violent crime is 14.9. (The US average is 22.7)
De Witt County property crime is 20.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of De Witt, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Lincoln, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Lincoln, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.