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

Crime per Capita in Dundee

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

 

Dundee, IL Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

A-
B-
Other Crime Grade
B+

$942,797

Cost of Crime™ for Dundee, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $688 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Dundee ranks in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 70% of cities but less safe than 30%. This analysis applies only to Dundee's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Dundee is 18.20 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Dundee Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Dundee varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 32 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 93 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Dundee, IL see the most incidents - about 22 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Dundee, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Dundee for 2025 is $942,797. This translates to approximately $268 per resident and $688 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Dundee. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Dundee, IL: $268
East St. Louis, IL: $1106
Germantown Hills, IL: $156
Illinois: $420
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Dundee is $268 per year, which is $196 less than the national average and $152 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Dundee:
  • In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $837 more than in Dundee.
  • In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $112 less than in Dundee

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Dundee for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Dundee
Cost per Dundee Resident
Murder
$209,864
$60
Rape/Sexual Assault
$157,374
$45
Robbery
$53,427
$15
Assault
$70,020
$20
Kidnapping
$10,717
$3
Vehicle Theft
$123,074
$35
Burglary
$42,459
$12
Theft
$127,518
$36
Arson
$6,609
$2
Vandalism
$84,329
$24
Animal Cruelty
$446
$0
Drug Crimes
$35,753
$10
Identity Theft
$21,207
$6
Total Cost of Crime
$942,797
$268

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Dundee, 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 Dundee totals $2,193,467 ($624 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,136,264 ($892 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 Dundee 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 east 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 Dundee’s 3,515 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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Dundee 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 Dundee residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.6936
Robbery
0.4832
Rape
0.7384
Murder
0.0318
Total Violent Crime
1.947 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.005
Vehicle Theft
2.261
Burglary
1.332
Arson
0.0779
Total Property Crime
10.68 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0503
Drug Crimes
1.375
Vandalism
3.358
Identity Theft
0.7795
Animal Cruelty
0.0172
Total "Other" Rate
5.580 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Dundee 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
D-
D-
D-
C
F
F
A+
A+
A+
D-
D
D
A
B
B
D-
D
D
C
A-
A-
B
B+
B+
D-
D+
D+
A
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Dundee 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 Dundee, IL average SchoolGrade of D-, with 25% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Dundee schools on SchoolGrade

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