In 62522 Decatur, IL, the crime rate is significantly higher than the national average. According to background information, the violent crime rate is 40.2, which is almost double the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in 62522 Decatur, IL is 46.9, which is also higher than the US average of 35.4. This means that the residents of 62522 Decatur, IL are at a higher risk of experiencing both violent and property crimes. This could be attributed to various factors such as poverty, drug use, and gang activity. It is important for the community and law enforcement to work together to address these issues and create a safer environment for everyone in the area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Decatur (zip 62522) violent crime is 40.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Decatur (zip 62522) property crime is 46.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Decatur, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Taylorville, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Taylorville, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.