The crime rate in Decatur, IL (zip code 62526) is significantly higher than the U.S. average. The violent crime rate in Decatur is 47.7, which is more than double the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate stands at 53.8, which is nearly 50% higher than the national average of 35.4. These figures demonstrate that crime is a major issue in Decatur and one that needs to be addressed to make the city safer for all residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Decatur (zip 62526) violent crime is 47.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Decatur (zip 62526) property crime is 53.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Decatur, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Taylorville, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Taylorville, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.