Peoria, Illinois has unfortunately been plagued with a high rate of crime in recent years. According to background information, the violent crime rate in Peoria is 36.6, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Peoria are more likely to be a victim of a violent crime compared to the rest of the United States. Additionally, the property crime rate in Peoria is 56.1, which is also higher than the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Peoria are at a higher risk of experiencing property crimes such as theft, burglary, and vandalism. These statistics highlight the concerning state of crime in Peoria and the need for increased efforts to address and combat it.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Peoria violent crime is 36.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Peoria property crime is 56.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.