What are the statistics of crime in Peoria County? Compared to state and national statistics?
The crime rate for the City of Peoria has declined each year since 1994. The crime rate for the full county (including the city) has nearly always been higher than the national average. While this can be wildly impacted with only one or two cases-for example, an offender once burned a house which killed nine occupants, hence, nine homicides-we also understand that metropolitan and urban living, while providing citizens a broader life with more choices, also carries with it a bigger melting pot with a variety of cultures, work ethics, and demographics. Even here, most local residents clearly see differences between living in Tazewell and Peoria counties, even though they’re connected by bridges and merely separated by a river. While Peoria has a growing and vibrant downtown and riverfront with entertainment nightlife, three major hospitals, Bradley University, Caterpillar’s world headquarters, and an enviable skyline, some people may see Tazewell County as more sedate. That may tip thei
