Dayton, Illinois has a lower than average crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to background information, the violent crime rate in Dayton is 13.2, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of Dayton are less likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. However, the property crime rate in Dayton is 21.9, which is slightly lower than the US average of 35.4. This may suggest that while violent crimes may be less prevalent in Dayton, residents may still be at risk for property crimes like theft and burglary. Overall, while Dayton may have a lower crime rate compared to the rest of the US, it is still important for residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Dayton violent crime is 13.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Dayton property crime is 21.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Dayton, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Marseilles, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Marseilles, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.