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Is Springfield, Illinois Safe?

Population 112,989 · Safer than 10% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Springfield has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The F safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 295.9 per 1,000 residents. Theft is the most common offense at 2,176 per 100K, which is well above the national average.

Springfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSpringfieldIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate443.5323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2515.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate364.0--268.2
Theft Rate2176.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate581.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyF

295.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

444/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2516/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Springfield

Violent crime in Springfield is above the national average. The rate of 443.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2515.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,176 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 364 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Springfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault364
01.4x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery110
01.7x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary372
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,176
01.6x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft581
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Springfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Springfield
443.5
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Springfield
2515.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Springfield Safety

Is Springfield safe?
Not especially. Springfield earns a F with a crime rate of 295.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Springfield?
295.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 443.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2515.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Springfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Springfield's F grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,176 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Springfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Springfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Springfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Springfield?
Crime rates have held steady in Springfield, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its F grade.
How does Springfield compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Springfield ranks behind about 90% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Springfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Springfield?
Bad. A F grade and 295.9 per-thousand rate put Springfield below 90% of US cities. Violent crime at 444 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Springfield?
443.5 per 100,000, which is 22% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (364), robbery (110), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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