The small town of Blackstone, IL has recently been plagued by a concerning rise in crime rates. As someone who has lived in this town for years, I have never seen anything like it. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Blackstone is 16, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate is also 22.7, which is significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. This means that while the town may seem relatively safe in terms of violent crime, residents are still at risk for property crimes such as theft and burglary. This has caused a sense of unease and concern among the community, as people are now taking extra precautions to protect their homes and belongings. The increase in crime has also led to more police presence and community efforts to address the issue. It is a troubling situation, but I am hopeful that with the collective effort of the town, we can combat the rising crime rates and restore the safety and peace of our community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Blackstone (zip 61313) violent crime is 16.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Blackstone (zip 61313) property crime is 22.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Blackstone, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Dwight, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Dwight, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.