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

Crime per Capita in Buda

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

 

Buda, IL Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

B
B-
Other Crime Grade
B

$252,229

Cost of Crime™ for Buda, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $940 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Buda ranks in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 64% of cities but less safe than 36%. This analysis applies only to Buda's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Buda is 19.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Buda Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Buda varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 49 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 102 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Buda, IL see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Buda, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Buda for 2025 is $252,229. This translates to approximately $397 per resident and $940 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Buda. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Buda, IL: $397
East St. Louis, IL: $1106
Germantown Hills, IL: $156
Illinois: $420
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Buda is $397 per year, which is $68 less than the national average and $24 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Buda:
  • In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $709 more than in Buda.
  • In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $241 less than in Buda

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Buda for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Buda
Cost per Buda Resident
Murder
$117,088
$184
Rape/Sexual Assault
$27,200
$43
Robbery
$15,811
$25
Assault
$13,591
$21
Kidnapping
$6,030
$9
Vehicle Theft
$4,568
$7
Burglary
$8,841
$14
Theft
$29,259
$46
Arson
$862
$1
Vandalism
$22,051
$35
Animal Cruelty
$98
$0
Drug Crimes
$5,573
$9
Identity Theft
$1,258
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$252,229
$397

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Buda, 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 Buda totals $917,282 ($1,442 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,169,512 ($1,839 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 Buda 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 Buda’s 636 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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Buda 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 Buda residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.7441
Robbery
0.7904
Rape
0.7054
Murder
0.0980
Total Violent Crime
2.338 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.883
Vehicle Theft
0.4638
Burglary
1.533
Arson
0.0561
Total Property Crime
10.94 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1564
Drug Crimes
1.185
Vandalism
4.853
Identity Theft
0.2556
Animal Cruelty
0.0207
Total "Other" Rate
6.471 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Buda 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
B-
B+
B+
D-
F
F
A+
A+
A+
D+
F
F
C+
B+
B+
C+
C
C
B+
B+
B+
D-
F
F
C+
D+
D+
D-
D+
D+

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

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