61722, IL Arson Rates and Arson Maps

Arson per Capita in 61722

The map below shows arson per 1,000 61722 residents.

 

61722, IL Map of Arson Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A-
A+
Other Crime Grade
A-
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A crime occurs every 34 days 22 hours (on average) in 61722.

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Crime Grade's arson map shows the safest places in 61722 in green. The most dangerous areas in 61722 are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is 61722, IL Safe?

The B+ grade means the rate of arson is lower than the average US zip. 61722 is in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning 25% of zip codes are safer and 75% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 61722's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of arson in 61722 is 0.0757 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 61722 generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of arson in 61722 may be as high as 1 in 12,516 in the west neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 14,603 in the southwest part of the zip. See the section on interpreting the arson map, however, because comparing rates for arson or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the north parts of 61722, IL: about 0 per year. The south part of 61722 has fewer cases of arson with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Arson Maps

When looking at the arson map for 61722, remember that the rate of arson per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are few retail establishments in the zip. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the arson rate map do not always indicate danger for 61722 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 61722 has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which 61722 has 0, have the same problem. Of 61722’s 531 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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61722 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All arson rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 61722 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.2503
Robbery
0.7743
Rape
0.7606
Murder
0.0337
Total Violent Crime
1.819 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
2.629
Vehicle Theft
0.5976
Burglary
1.334
Arson
0.0757
Total Property Crime
4.636 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1570
Drug Crimes
0.5290
Vandalism
3.231
Identity Theft
0.3799
Animal Cruelty
0.0176
Total "Other" Rate
4.314 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of arson in 61722 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 61722.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Arson Crime Grade
A+
A-
A+
B+
A+
A
A+
A-
A+
A
A+
A
A+
A
A+
A
A
B+
A
B+
A+
B+
A+
A-
A+
A
A
A
A+
A
A+
A-
A
A
A-
A-
B+
B
A-
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

61722 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for arson. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Arson Crime Grade
D
C
C
D
A-
A-
A-
B+
B
B-
B-
C+
D-
C-
C-
C
C
D+
D+
B-
C+
B
B
B-
C
B+
B+
B+
D+
B-
B-
C
D
D+
D+
C+
C
B
B
B

Considering only the arson rate, 61722 is as safe as the Illinois state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 61722, IL average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 61722 schools on SchoolGrade

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