Located in central Illinois, Douglas County has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Douglas County is 14.5, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Property crime is also relatively low in the county, with a rate of 19.6 compared to the US average of 35.4. This is a testament to the efforts of law enforcement and community programs in keeping the county safe. However, even with these relatively low numbers, it is important to continue addressing and preventing crime in Douglas County to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Douglas County violent crime is 14.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Douglas County property crime is 19.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Douglas, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Charleston, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Charleston, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.