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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$66,161

Cost of Crime™ for Fancy Prairie, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $808 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Fancy Prairie ranks in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 82% of cities but less safe than 18%. This analysis applies only to Fancy Prairie's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Fancy Prairie is 14.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fancy Prairie Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fancy Prairie varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 54 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 105 in the south.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Fancy Prairie, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Fancy Prairie for 2025 is $66,161. This translates to approximately $306 per resident and $808 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Fancy Prairie. 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): 13.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Fancy Prairie Compared to Other Cities?

Fancy Prairie, IL:	$306
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fancy Prairie is $306 per year, which is $158 less than the national average and $114 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Fancy Prairie:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $799 more than in Fancy Prairie.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $150 less than in Fancy Prairie

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Fancy Prairie	Cost per Fancy Prairie Resident
Murder	$24,322	$113
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,809	$41
Robbery	$7,294	$34
Assault	$5,708	$26
Kidnapping	$1,871	$9
Vehicle Theft	$1,123	$5
Burglary	$3,585	$17
Theft	$4,993	$23
Arson	$344	$2
Vandalism	$5,346	$25
Animal Cruelty	$26	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,978	$9
Identity Theft	$763	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$66,161	$306

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fancy Prairie, 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 Fancy Prairie totals $208,973 ($967 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $275,134 ($1,274 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 Fancy Prairie 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 Fancy Prairie’s 216 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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Fancy Prairie 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 Fancy Prairie residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9201
Robbery	1.074
Rape	0.6726
Murder	0.0599
Total Violent Crime	2.726 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.464
Vehicle Theft	0.3356
Burglary	1.830
Arson	0.0659
Total Property Crime	6.695 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1429
Drug Crimes	1.238
Vandalism	3.464
Identity Theft	0.4562
Animal Cruelty	0.0164
Total "Other" Rate	5.318 (B+)

Individual Fancy Prairie Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Williamsville, IL	A+	A+	A+
Sweet Water, IL	B+	C	A-
Athens, IL	A+	B	A
Cantrall, IL	A+	A	A
Middletown, IL	B	C-	B+
Sherman, IL	A+	A+	A+
Green Acres, IL	A+	A	A
Hubly, IL	B+	C-	B+
Devereux Heights, IL	D+	B-	D+
Greenview, IL	C-	C	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Fancy Prairie 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
Alleene, AR	C-	F	F
Alton, KS	F	D-	D-
Oran, NY	C+	F	F
Ovando, MT	C+	C-	C-
Oshawa, MN	B+	B+	B+
Osborn, SC	D	D+	D+
Osage, AR	C-	C-	C-
Orr, WV	A	A	A
Orleans, IL	A+	A	A
Orlando, NY	C+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Fancy Prairie 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 Fancy Prairie, IL average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Fancy Prairie schools on SchoolGrade

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