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Is Centralia, Illinois Safe?

Population 11,863 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Centralia is a smaller community of 11,863 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 223.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,559 per 100K.

Centralia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCentraliaIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate264.2323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1969.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate186.0--268.2
Theft Rate1559.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate253.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

223.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

264/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1970/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Centralia

Violent crime in Centralia is below the national average. The rate of 264.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1969.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,559 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Centralia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault186
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary346
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,559
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft253
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Centralia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Centralia
264.2
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Centralia
1969.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Centralia Safety

Is Centralia safe?
Not especially. Centralia earns a C with a crime rate of 223.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Centralia?
223.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 264.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1969.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Centralia safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Centralia's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,559 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Centralia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Centralia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Centralia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Centralia?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Centralia's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Centralia compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Centralia ranks behind about 62% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Centralia to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Centralia?
Bad. A C grade and 223.4 per-thousand rate put Centralia below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 264 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Centralia?
264.2 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (186), robbery (53), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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