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.