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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$153,500

Cost of Crime™ for Basco, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $950 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Basco 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 Basco, IL Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Basco ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of cities but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to Basco's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Basco is 23.01 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Basco Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Basco varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 61 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Basco, IL see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Basco, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Basco for 2025 is $153,500. This translates to approximately $439 per resident and $950 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Basco. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

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

Basco, IL:	$439
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Basco is $439 per year, which is $26 less than the national average and $18 more than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Basco:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $667 more than in Basco.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $283 less than in Basco

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Basco for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Basco	Cost per Basco Resident
Murder	$53,740	$154
Rape/Sexual Assault	$16,430	$47
Robbery	$16,383	$47
Assault	$17,435	$50
Kidnapping	$3,403	$10
Vehicle Theft	$2,468	$7
Burglary	$6,215	$18
Theft	$12,124	$35
Arson	$829	$2
Vandalism	$15,489	$44
Animal Cruelty	$40	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,574	$10
Identity Theft	$5,370	$15
Total Cost of Crime	$153,500	$439

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Basco, 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 Basco totals $448,551 ($1,282 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $602,051 ($1,720 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 Basco 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 city has few 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 have the same problem. Of Basco’s 350 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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Basco 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 Basco residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.735
Robbery	1.488
Rape	0.7742
Murder	0.0817
Total Violent Crime	4.079 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.689
Vehicle Theft	0.4553
Burglary	1.958
Arson	0.0981
Total Property Crime	9.200 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1604
Drug Crimes	1.380
Vandalism	6.195
Identity Theft	1.982
Animal Cruelty	0.0153
Total "Other" Rate	9.733 (C-)

Individual Basco Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
West Point, IL	A	B+	A+
Elderville, IL	A-	B	A-
Elvaston, IL	B+	B+	B+
Denver, IL	B-	C-	B+
Bentley, IL	C	D+	B
Adrian, IL	A-	C+	A
Carthage, IL	C	B-	B
Bowen, IL	A-	B+	A+
Hamilton, IL	B-	B+	B-
Sutter, IL	B+	B	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Basco is lower 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
Chappel, TX	F	D-	D-
Carrollton, MI	D-	F	F
Cassoday, KS	D-	C	C
Wilmington, MN	B	A	A
Flowersville, FL	A+	A	A
Cedar Mills, OH	C-	C+	C+
Florence, NY	A-	A+	A+
Flat, TX	C-	D+	D+
North Fillmore, CA	C-	D	D
Capon Springs, WV	C+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Basco is safer than 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 Basco, IL average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Basco schools on SchoolGrade

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