The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Barry, IL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Barry

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Barry.

 

Barry, IL Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
C
Other Crime Grade
C-

$601,278

Cost of Crime™ for Barry, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,114 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Barry in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Barry, IL Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Barry ranks in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 42% of cities but less safe than 58%. This analysis applies only to Barry's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Barry is 26.76 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Barry Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Barry varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Barry, IL see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Barry, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Barry for 2025 is $601,278. This translates to approximately $408 per resident and $1,114 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Barry. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Barry Compared to Other Cities?

Barry, IL: $408
East St. Louis, IL: $1106
Germantown Hills, IL: $156
Illinois: $420
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Barry is $408 per year, which is $57 less than the national average and $13 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Barry:
  • In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $698 more than in Barry.
  • In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $252 less than in Barry

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Barry for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Barry
Cost per Barry Resident
Murder
$217,664
$148
Rape/Sexual Assault
$55,450
$38
Robbery
$47,157
$32
Assault
$40,421
$27
Kidnapping
$10,401
$7
Vehicle Theft
$4,189
$3
Burglary
$25,535
$17
Theft
$87,535
$59
Arson
$2,478
$2
Vandalism
$83,773
$57
Animal Cruelty
$216
$0
Drug Crimes
$16,911
$11
Identity Theft
$9,547
$6
Total Cost of Crime
$601,278
$408

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Barry, IL

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Barry totals $1,743,701 ($1,182 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,344,979 ($1,590 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Barry crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports 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 Barry has 1, have the same problem. Of Barry’s 1,475 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Barry Crime Breakdown

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

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.9542
Robbery
1.016
Rape
0.6200
Murder
0.0785
Total Violent Crime
2.669 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.46
Vehicle Theft
0.1834
Burglary
1.909
Arson
0.0696
Total Property Crime
13.62 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1163
Drug Crimes
1.550
Vandalism
7.950
Identity Theft
0.8363
Animal Cruelty
0.0198
Total "Other" Rate
10.47 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Barry is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Barry.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
B+
A-
C+
C+
C
B
B
A
C+
B
C
A-
A-
A
B-
B+
A-
B
B+
A
B+
B
A+
B-
B+
B+
B+
A
B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Barry is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
F
F
D-
D-
D-
B-
B+
B+
D-
F
F
D
D+
D+
B-
D+
D+
A+
A-
A-
B+
C
C
B+
D
D
A
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Barry 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 Barry, IL average SchoolGrade of D-, with 25% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Barry schools on SchoolGrade

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