The city of Springfield, IL, specifically the 62702 zip code, has a higher rate of violent and property crime compared to the national average. According to background information, the violent crime rate in 62702 is 68.3, while the average for the entire United States is 22.7. This means that residents in this area are more likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, property crime in 62702 is also significantly higher at 76.2, compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics paint a concerning picture of the crime situation in 62702, indicating a need for increased safety measures and law enforcement efforts to protect the community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Springfield (zip 62702) violent crime is 68.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Springfield (zip 62702) property crime is 76.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Springfield, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Chatham, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Chatham, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.