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Is Mount Vernon, Illinois Safe?

Population 14,187 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,187, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Mount Vernon earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,350 per 100K.

Mount Vernon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMount VernonIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate369.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1941.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1350.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate487.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

369/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1942/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mount Vernon

Violent crime in Mount Vernon is close to the national average. The rate of 369.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1941.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,350 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mount Vernon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary281
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,350
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft487
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mount Vernon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Vernon
369.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Vernon
1941.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Vernon Safety

Is Mount Vernon safe?
Not especially. Mount Vernon earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mount Vernon?
231.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 369.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1941.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mount Vernon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mount Vernon's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,350 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mount Vernon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mount Vernon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mount Vernon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mount Vernon?
No. Crime in Mount Vernon has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Mount Vernon compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Mount Vernon ranks behind about 75% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Mount Vernon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Mount Vernon?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.1 per-thousand rate put Mount Vernon below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 369 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mount Vernon?
369.1 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (59), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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