Springfield, IL has safety grade D, a population of about 115,075, an overall crime rate near 1,889 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Springfield, IL is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Springfield, IL for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Springfield, IL Crime Rate and Safety Report
Springfield, IL crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 9.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
9.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (49.9% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 2,174 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Springfield align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Springfield, IL Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1772000, a total of 2,174 crimes were reported. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 1,062 incidents, followed by property crime with 845 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent (450 incidents), followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property (279 incidents). Other notable categories include robbery (21 incidents), sex offenses (22 incidents), and homicide (1 incident). The "others" category, encompassing crimes like arson, embezzlement, fraud, and counterfeiting/forgery, accounts for 223 incidents. Breaking down the sub-categories, assault offenses are almost exclusively classified as "Assault Offenses" (1,061 + 1 incidents). In the "others" category, fraud offenses are the most common (178 incidents). Sex offenses are divided between kidnapping/abduction (9 + 2 incidents) and sex offenses (11 incidents). Within property crime, after larceny/theft and vandalism, stolen property offenses account for 60 incidents, burglary/breaking & entering for 41 incidents, and motor vehicle theft for 15 incidents. The single homicide incident is classified as a "Homicide Offense." To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, including the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US1772000, its population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. Without this contextual information, it is difficult to fully assess the severity and nature of the crime situation in this area.
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
62701
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Safety68.0
Per 1K68
Total Crimes62703
0
Safety32.5
Per 1K33
Total Crimes62702
0
Safety23.8
Per 1K24
Total Crimes62704
0
Safety21.3
Per 1K21
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FAQ about crime in Springfield, IL
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Springfield, IL.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Springfield, IL and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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