Located in the western part of Illinois, Rock Island County has been facing a significant crime rate over the years. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in the county is 16.1, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Rock Island County is 28.4, slightly higher than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that while the county has a relatively lower violent crime rate, it still struggles with high levels of property crime. This could be due to a variety of factors, such as poverty, drug-related activity, and lack of resources for law enforcement. Despite efforts to improve safety and reduce crime in Rock Island County, it remains a concerning issue that continues to impact the community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Rock Island County violent crime is 16.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Rock Island County property crime is 28.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Rock Island, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Iowa City, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Iowa City, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.