Cities in Illinois you should know about as they are deemed dangerous.
Some cities in Illinois that are known for their high crime rates. (Photo: Redfin)
Cities In Illinois, Chicago
Chicago is often talked about as one of the most dangerous cities in Illinois, but there are several other cities in Illinois with higher crime rates.
According to a published article by the Southwest Journal, Danville, one of the cities in Illinois, tops the list as the riskiest city, with a crime rate 213% above the state average. It has a population of 30,479 and struggles with issues like poor education, lack of job opportunities, and low median income.
Another one of the most unsafe cities in Illinois is Peoria with a population of 113,150 and a crime rate 141% above the state average.
Springfield, despite being the state capital, is also considered one of the most dangerous cities in Illinois, with a crime rate 122% above the national average.
Champaign is also on the list of the most dangerous cities in Illinois with a crime rate of 75% above the state average.
And Rockford, another one of the most unsafe cities in Illinois which is located in Winnebago County, has a crime rate 92% above the national average.
These cities in Illinois face various crime issues, including violent crimes such as homicides, assaults, and robberies.
Fastest Shrinking City In Illinois
In a published article by iHeart, Thorntonship has been consistently losing its population due to factors like unemployment and rising housing prices. It is the fastest-shrinking city in Illinois, with a population loss of almost 2% in just one year.
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