Crime & Safety in Springfield, IL

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Springfield has a violent crime rate of 905 per 100,000 residents, 138% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 654.7 per 100,000, robbery at 134.0, rape at 108.1. The murder rate is 8.0 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,976 per 100,000, 154% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,838, burglary at 1,530, vehicle theft at 575 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 30 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Springfield receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Springfield vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent904.8/100K
138% above US avg
Murder8.0/100K
28% above US avg
Rape108.1/100K
Robbery134.0/100K
Assault654.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,975.7/100K
154% above US avg
Burglary1,529.9/100K
Theft2,838.4/100K
Vehicle Theft575.2/100K
Arson32.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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