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Is Effingham, Illinois Safe?

Population 12,406 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Effingham is a smaller community of 12,406 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 224.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,429 per 100K.

Effingham Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEffinghamIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate294.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1954.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate233.0--268.2
Theft Rate1429.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate306.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

294/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1955/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Effingham

Violent crime in Effingham is below the national average. The rate of 294.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1954.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,429 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Effingham Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault233
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary343
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,429
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft306
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Effingham Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Effingham
294.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Effingham
1954.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Effingham Safety

Is Effingham safe?
Not especially. Effingham earns a C with a crime rate of 224.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Effingham?
224.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 294.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1954.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Effingham safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Effingham's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,429 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Effingham?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Effingham generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Effingham police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Effingham?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Effingham's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Effingham compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Effingham ranks behind about 69% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Effingham 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 Effingham?
Bad. A C grade and 224.9 per-thousand rate put Effingham below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 294 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Effingham?
294.1 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (233), robbery (57), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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