Metropolis, Illinois Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 5,726
Key Insights
- →Metropolis has a safety grade of B with a violent crime rate of 279.4 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime dropped 4% from the previous year.
- →Safer than 28% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.22 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
279.4
-4.0% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
1274.9
73 total
vs National Avg
↓ -22%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 16
Murder0
Rape5
Robbery1
Aggravated Assault10
Property Crime: 73
Burglary18
Larceny-Theft47
Motor Vehicle Theft8
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,726 | 16 | 279.4 | 0 | 73 | 1274.9 |
| 2023 | 5,843 | 17 | 290.9 | 1 | 99 | 1694.3 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
B
Safety Grade for Metropolis
Based on violent crime rate of 279.4 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.