Jefferson, IL County has been facing a growing issue with crime, with the violent crime rate at 25.9, higher than the national average of 22.7. This county has also been impacted by property crime, with a rate of 33 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Jefferson, IL are at a higher risk of being victims of both violent and property crimes. The community has been struggling to address this issue and has implemented various measures to combat crime, such as increasing police presence and community outreach programs. However, there is still a lot of work to be done to ensure the safety and security of the people living in Jefferson, IL County.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Jefferson County violent crime is 25.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Jefferson County property crime is 33.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Jefferson, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Mount Vernon, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Mount Vernon, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.