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22%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
11%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
24%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
Wayne City crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Wayne City crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Wayne City crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Wayne City crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleWayne City/100k peopleIllinois/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)2,830 (estimate)1,9702,324
Murdern/an/an/a7.86.3
Rapen/an/an/a48.140.0
Robberyn/an/an/a84.766.1
Assaultn/an/an/a146.7268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)412 (estimate)287370
Burglaryn/an/an/a208.5269.8
Theftn/an/an/a1,192.71,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a281.6282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)2,418 (estimate)1,6831,954

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The Wayne City crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Wayne City as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Wayne City crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Wayne City crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Wayne City crime rates are 22% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Wayne City are 11% higher than the national average
      • In Wayne City you have a 1 in 36 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Wayne City is safer than 22% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Wayne City has decreased by 1%

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        Daily Crime In Wayne City (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Wayne City

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Wayne City is 1 in 243
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Wayne City is 1 in 42
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Wayne City is 1 in 36

        Year Over Year Crime In Wayne City (per 100,000 people)

        Wayne City police department

        Item Wayne City Illinois National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a30,690558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a2.63.3

        Sex offenders in Illinois

        State Total offenders Illinois /100K National /100K
        Illinois32,213263266
        There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

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        Source: The Wayne City, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.