The crime rate in Wataga, IL (zipcode 61488) is significantly lower than the national average. The violent crime rate in Wataga is 19.1, which is 3.6 points lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Wataga is 23.4, compared to the US average of 35.4, which is 12 points lower. This means that overall, Wataga is a safer place to live than much of the United States and residents can feel secure living there.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wataga (zip 61488) violent crime is 19.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Wataga (zip 61488) property crime is 23.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Wataga, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of East Galesburg, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of East Galesburg, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.