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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$143,236

Cost of Crime™ for Elliottstown, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $527 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Elliottstown ranks in the 97th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 97% of cities but less safe than 3%. This analysis applies only to Elliottstown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Elliottstown is 9.656 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Elliottstown Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Elliottstown varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 77 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 132 in the northwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Elliottstown, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Elliottstown for 2025 is $143,236. This translates to approximately $200 per resident and $527 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Elliottstown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.7%

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

Elliottstown, IL:	$200
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Elliottstown is $200 per year, which is $264 less than the national average and $220 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Elliottstown:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $905 more than in Elliottstown.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $44 less than in Elliottstown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Elliottstown	Cost per Elliottstown Resident
Murder	$48,924	$68
Rape/Sexual Assault	$26,917	$38
Robbery	$8,918	$12
Assault	$15,363	$21
Kidnapping	$5,410	$8
Vehicle Theft	$2,519	$4
Burglary	$6,602	$9
Theft	$14,861	$21
Arson	$1,227	$2
Vandalism	$7,030	$10
Animal Cruelty	$40	$0
Drug Crimes	$4,247	$6
Identity Theft	$1,176	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$143,236	$200

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Elliottstown, 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 Elliottstown totals $461,931 ($646 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $605,167 ($846 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 Elliottstown 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 Elliottstown’s 715 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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Elliottstown 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 Elliottstown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7482
Robbery	0.3965
Rape	0.6209
Murder	0.0364
Total Violent Crime	1.802 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.013
Vehicle Theft	0.2276
Burglary	1.018
Arson	0.0711
Total Property Crime	5.330 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1248
Drug Crimes	0.8031
Vandalism	1.376
Identity Theft	0.2125
Animal Cruelty	0.0075
Total "Other" Rate	2.524 (A)

Individual Elliottstown Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Dieterich, IL	A+	A-	A+
Eberle, IL	A	B+	A-
Watson, IL	A+	A+	A+
Wheeler, IL	A+	A	A+
Teutopolis, IL	A	A-	A
Winterrowd, IL	A-	B+	A
Effingham, IL	B-	A	C+
Funkhouser, IL	C	B+	C
Hord, IL	A+	B	A+
Keptown, IL	A+	A+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Elliottstown 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
Yankeetown, FL	A+	B+	B+
Alberhill, CA	A	A	A
Alberta, VA	C-	C+	C+
Alleyton, TX	F	C+	C+
North Woodstock, CT	A+	A+	A+
Perkins, GA	B-	C	C
Peck, ID	C-	B-	B-
Otterville, IA	B-	C+	C+
Osage, OK	B-	B+	B+
Old Union, MS	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Elliottstown 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 Elliottstown, IL average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Elliottstown schools on SchoolGrade

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