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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$241,671

Cost of Crime™ for Clay City, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $408 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Clay City ranks in the 95th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 95% of cities but less safe than 5%. This analysis applies only to Clay City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Clay City is 10.58 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Clay City Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Clay City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 53 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 115 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Clay City, IL see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Clay City, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Clay City for 2025 is $241,671. This translates to approximately $162 per resident and $408 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Clay City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 20.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 15.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Clay City Compared to Other Cities?

Clay City, IL:	$162
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Clay City is $162 per year, which is $302 less than the national average and $258 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Clay City:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $943 more than in Clay City.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $6 less than in Clay City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Clay City	Cost per Clay City Resident
Murder	$37,533	$25
Rape/Sexual Assault	$54,277	$36
Robbery	$24,126	$16
Assault	$12,194	$8
Kidnapping	$13,041	$9
Vehicle Theft	$3,815	$3
Burglary	$12,257	$8
Theft	$9,579	$6
Arson	$3,237	$2
Vandalism	$46,042	$31
Animal Cruelty	$150	$0
Drug Crimes	$14,135	$9
Identity Theft	$11,285	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$241,671	$162

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Clay City, 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 Clay City totals $526,930 ($354 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $768,602 ($517 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 Clay City 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 have the same problem. Of Clay City’s 1,488 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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Clay City 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 Clay City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.2854
Robbery	0.5155
Rape	0.6016
Murder	0.0134
Total Violent Crime	1.416 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	1.243
Vehicle Theft	0.1655
Burglary	0.9082
Arson	0.0901
Total Property Crime	2.407 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1445
Drug Crimes	1.284
Vandalism	4.331
Identity Theft	0.9798
Animal Cruelty	0.0137
Total "Other" Rate	6.753 (B-)

Individual Clay City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sailor Springs, IL	B+	A-	A+
Noble, IL	A	C+	A+
Flora, IL	C+	B	B
Wynoose, IL	B+	B-	A
Rinard, IL	A-	B	A+
Passport, IL	A	B-	A+
Enterprise, IL	C	B-	A-
Louisville, IL	A	A	A
Ingraham, IL	A	B+	A+
Iola, IL	A	B+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Clay City 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
Koran, LA	C-	C+	C+
Satanta, KS	D	C+	C+
Sanator, SD	C-	B-	B-
Rock Point, AZ	D-	F	F
Redwood, TX	C-	C+	C+
McPherson, GA	C	D	D
Marydel, MD	B	B	B
Leona Valley, CA	C+	C-	C-
Lebec, CA	F	F	F
Lamy, NM	F	D-	D-

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

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