Compton, IL has been plagued by high levels of crime, particularly in the realm of violent and property offenses. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Compton is 12.7, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, this is still cause for concern as any level of violent crime is unacceptable. Additionally, the property crime rate in Compton is 21.1, also lower than the national average of 35.4, but still a significant issue for the community. This demonstrates that while Compton may not have the highest crime rates in the country, there is still a pressing need for effective crime prevention and intervention strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents. As a resident of Compton, IL, I am deeply invested in finding solutions to reduce crime and make our community a safer place for all.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Compton violent crime is 12.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Compton property crime is 21.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Compton, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Mendota, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Mendota, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.