Peoria Metro Area, IL Crime


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The city of Peoria, IL and its surrounding metro area have been struggling with high levels of violent and property crime. According to background information, the violent crime rate is slightly higher than the national average at 22.8, while the property crime rate is on par with the US average at 35. While these statistics may seem relatively close to the national average, they still represent a significant issue for the community. The city has implemented various initiatives and programs to combat crime, such as community policing and neighborhood watch groups. However, there is still much work to be done in addressing and reducing crime in Peoria and creating a safer environment for its residents.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Peoria Metro Area violent crime is 22.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Peoria Metro Area property crime is 35.0. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Peoria, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Peoria, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Peoria, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
East Peoria, IL Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
20034774.557.917.8396.73753.2548.33031.1173.8
2005733.3012048.9564.43715.2684.42910.9120
2009039.5311.83087.51133.11892.961.5
2010521.20141.439.8340.13330.77732394.2163.4
2011553.9089.521.3443.14030.31090.72820.4119.3
2012358.14.342.634.1277.14032.61312.92668.551.2
2013085.325.6251.52894.5792.92029.272.5
2014331.68.563.842.5216.82759.5867.41841.151
2015411085.617.1308.22735.6727.81943.664.2
2016421.68.752.221.73392716.4743.2190865.2
2017424.40109.443.8271.32992.6717.52205.170
2018503.54.4163.435.3300.42579.5410.8212939.8
2019311.7044.517.8249.41821.5191.51589.940.1

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
East Peoria, IL311.71,821.522,50242019
Creve Coeur, IL828.21,637.15,27742017
Peoria, IL1,043.73,749.3115,28842019
Bartonville, IL358.52,916.76,43952019
Marquette Heights, IL0.0264.82,83352019
North Pekin, IL65.5851.91,59462019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Peoria, IL1043.73,749.3115,28842019
Springfield, IL777.14,440.8117,134652019
Davenport, IA594.83,826.5102,715792019
Joliet, IL506.91,457.9147,838942019
Aurora, IL258.31,008.1200,5511002019
Naperville, IL68.71,008.1142,2801042018

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