Fairfield, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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53%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

42%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

55%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Fairfield_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	152	n/a (estimate)	3,237	2,004	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.8	5.0
Rape	5	n/a	106.5	46.9	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	90.2	60.6
Assault	19	n/a	404.6	146.3	256.1
Violent crime	24	n/a (estimate)	511	289	359
Burglary	39	n/a	830.5	290.5	229.2
Theft	84	n/a	1,788.8	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	5	n/a	106.5	290.4	258.8
Property crime	128	n/a (estimate)	2,726	1,715	1,760

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Fairfield crime map

The Fairfield crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Fairfield 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 Fairfield crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Fairfield 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

Fairfield crime rates are 53% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Fairfield are 42% higher than the national average
In Fairfield you have a 1 in 31 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Fairfield is safer than 41% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Fairfield has increased by 77%

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Daily Crime In Fairfield (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Fairfield, per 100,000 residents. In Fairfield, the total number of daily crimes is 1.61 times more than the Illinois average and 1.53 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Fairfield are 1.77 times more than the Illinois average and 1.42 times more than the national average. For property crime, Fairfield has a daily crime rate that is 1.59 times more than the Illinois average and 1.55 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Fairfield (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Fairfield in comparison to other Illinois communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Fairfield safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Fairfield being safer than 27% of cities in Illinois and 41% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Illinois cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Fairfield. In conclusion, Fairfield ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Fairfield

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Fairfield is 1 in 196

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Fairfield is 1 in 37

The chance of being a victim of crime in Fairfield is 1 in 31

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Fairfield? In Fairfield, you have a 1 in 196 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 37. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Fairfield, IL is 1 in 31.

Year Over Year Crime In Fairfield (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Fairfield is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Fairfield violent crime rates have increased by 83%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 76% year over year. Total crimes for Fairfield has increased by 77% in the same time frame.

Fairfield police department

Item	Fairfield	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	16	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.1	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 16 Fairfield police officers. This results in 3.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 17.9% greater than the Illinois average and 4% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Illinois

State	Total offenders	Illinois_/100K	National_/100K
Illinois	32,213	263	266

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.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Wayne City, IL	934	395	2,341	2,736
Springerton, IL	67	395	2,346	2,741
Sims, IL	167	411	2,437	2,848
Mount Erie, IL	114	415	2,465	2,880
Cisne, IL	505	427	2,532	2,959
Burnt Prairie, IL	89	437	2,592	3,029
Mill Shoals, IL	171	438	2,601	3,039
Fairfield, IL	4,912	511	2,726	3,237

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Falmouth, VA	4,911	100	723	824
Northvale, NJ	4,911	40	586	627
Pascoag, RI	4,911	96	640	736
Demarest, NJ	4,911	0	529	529
Vandergrift, PA	4,914	228	1,332	1,561
Fairfield, IL	4,912	511	2,726	3,237

Source: The Fairfield, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.