Dawson, IL has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to the latest statistics, the rate of violent crime in Dawson is 12.2, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Dawson can feel relatively safe from violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. However, property crime in Dawson is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 20.5 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and arson. While the overall crime rate in Dawson may be relatively low, it is still important for residents to take precautions and be aware of their surroundings to prevent becoming victims of property crime. With this context in mind, Dawson remains a relatively safe and peaceful community for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Dawson violent crime is 12.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Dawson property crime is 20.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Dawson, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Buffalo, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Buffalo, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.