Carbondale, IL Crime


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Carbondale, IL has seen a rise in crime rates in recent years, with the city's violent crime rate at 24.7, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as homicide, robbery, and aggravated assault. Additionally, the property crime rate in Carbondale is 49.2, exceeding the national average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. These crime rates highlight the need for increased efforts in law enforcement and community safety initiatives in Carbondale. Despite these challenges, there are many dedicated individuals and organizations working to address and prevent crime in the city. As a resident of Carbondale, it is important to stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect ourselves and our community.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Carbondale violent crime is 24.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Carbondale property crime is 49.2. (The US average is 35.4)

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 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Carbondale, IL Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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I've lived in C'dale for over 30 years. I got an excellent education here - Giant City School was great, though fairly insular and not very diverse (among its drawbacks  More

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Over 17 years ago

I like Carbondale. It is relaxing and an easy way to go about getting a college degree. It has its ups and downs, mainly with the people in the town not recognizing the  More

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All of the comments are negative here and seem to me to be misleading. The idea that you have to have a lot of money in Carbondale is ridiculous. The price of cultural  More

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