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Is Taylorville, Illinois Safe?

Population 10,522 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,522, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Taylorville earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,280 per 100K.

Taylorville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTaylorvilleIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate365.3323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1617.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate298.0--268.2
Theft Rate1280.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate152.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

198.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

365/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1618/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Taylorville

Violent crime in Taylorville is close to the national average. The rate of 365.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1617.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,280 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Taylorville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault298
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary282
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,280
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft152
048% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Taylorville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Taylorville
365.3
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Taylorville
1617.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Taylorville Safety

Is Taylorville safe?
It depends on where in Taylorville you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Taylorville?
198.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 365.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1617.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Taylorville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Taylorville has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Taylorville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Taylorville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Taylorville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Taylorville?
Crime rates have held steady in Taylorville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Taylorville compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Taylorville ranks behind about 67% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Taylorville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Taylorville?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Taylorville?
365.3 per 100,000, which is 0% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (298), robbery (70), and murder (7.0) 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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