Located in the small town of Shirland, IL, the crime rate in the zip code 61079 is slightly higher than the national average. According to background information, the violent crime rate in this area is 28.4, compared to the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. However, the property crime rate in Shirland is slightly lower at 31.9, compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes offenses like theft, burglary, and vandalism. Despite the slightly higher crime rate, Shirland is still considered a safe and tight-knit community with a low population of just over 2,000 residents. Local law enforcement works diligently to prevent and solve crimes, providing a sense of security for the residents of this quiet town.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Shirland (zip 61079) violent crime is 28.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Shirland (zip 61079) property crime is 31.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Shirland, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Durand, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Durand, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.