Edwards, IL County has seen a decrease in both violent and property crimes in recent years, with a violent crime rate of 9 compared to the US average of 22.7, and a property crime rate of 19.1 compared to the US average of 35.4. This can be attributed to the efforts of law enforcement and community members to address and prevent crime in the area. However, the county still faces challenges with crime, particularly in the form of property crimes such as theft and burglary. This may be due to the rural nature of the county, making it easier for criminals to target homes and businesses. Overall, while Edwards, IL County has made progress in reducing crime rates, there is still work to be done to ensure the safety and security of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Edwards County violent crime is 9.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Edwards County property crime is 19.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Edwards, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of West Salem, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of West Salem, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.