Crime & Safety in Newton, IL

Newton has a violent crime rate of 525 per 100,000 residents, 38% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 385.3 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 140.1. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 666 per 100,000, 66% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 455, burglary at 140, vehicle theft at 70 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 1 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Newton receives a safety grade of F.