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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$24,676

Cost of Crime™ for Bee Creek, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,135 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Bee Creek ranks in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 74% of cities but less safe than 26%. This analysis applies only to Bee Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bee Creek is 16.97 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bee Creek Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bee Creek varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 43 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 154 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Bee Creek, IL see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bee Creek, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Bee Creek for 2025 is $24,676. This translates to approximately $329 per resident and $1,135 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Bee Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bee Creek Compared to Other Cities?

Bee Creek, IL:	$329
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bee Creek is $329 per year, which is $135 less than the national average and $91 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bee Creek:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $777 more than in Bee Creek.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $173 less than in Bee Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bee Creek	Cost per Bee Creek Resident
Murder	$8,969	$120
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,351	$45
Robbery	$1,954	$26
Assault	$1,343	$18
Kidnapping	$1,213	$16
Vehicle Theft	$463	$6
Burglary	$1,216	$16
Theft	$1,818	$24
Arson	$180	$2
Vandalism	$1,723	$23
Animal Cruelty	$12	$0
Drug Crimes	$721	$10
Identity Theft	$1,713	$23
Total Cost of Crime	$24,676	$329

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bee Creek, 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 Bee Creek totals $76,900 ($1,025 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $101,576 ($1,354 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 Bee Creek 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 Bee Creek’s 75 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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Bee Creek 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 Bee Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6234
Robbery	0.8283
Rape	0.7370
Murder	0.0636
Total Violent Crime	2.252 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.680
Vehicle Theft	0.3986
Burglary	1.788
Arson	0.0995
Total Property Crime	6.966 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2668
Drug Crimes	1.299
Vandalism	3.217
Identity Theft	2.951
Animal Cruelty	0.0214
Total "Other" Rate	7.754 (C+)

Individual Bee Creek Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Old Pearl, IL	A+	B+	A+
Kampsville, IL	B	C	A-
Mozier, IL	B-	B	B
Pearl, IL	A+	B+	A+
Hillview, IL	B+	B+	B+
Nebo, IL	B	C+	A-
Eldred, IL	B+	B+	A
Hamburg, IL	B-	B	B+
Hanks Station, IL	B+	B+	B+
Michael, IL	B	C+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bee Creek 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
Roth, ND	D-	B	B
Austin, MI	C	D+	D+
Auvinen Corner, MI	D+	D	D
Shelburne, NH	B-	A+	A+
New Germany, MD	C-	C-	C-
Cordelia, CA	F	F	F
Gladstone, NM	D-	F	F
Echo, UT	C	B-	B-
Sunset, AZ	C-	F	F
Massadona, CO	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Bee Creek 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 Bee Creek, IL average SchoolGrade of F, with 16% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Bee Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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