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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$65,642

Cost of Crime™ for Ficklin, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,053 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Ficklin ranks in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 85% of cities but less safe than 15%. This analysis applies only to Ficklin's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ficklin is 13.96 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ficklin Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ficklin varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 56 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 77 in the northwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Ficklin, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Ficklin for 2025 is $65,642. This translates to approximately $353 per resident and $1,053 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Ficklin. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

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

Ficklin, IL:	$353
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ficklin is $353 per year, which is $111 less than the national average and $67 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ficklin:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $753 more than in Ficklin.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $197 less than in Ficklin

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ficklin	Cost per Ficklin Resident
Murder	$25,021	$135
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,765	$42
Robbery	$4,619	$25
Assault	$13,499	$73
Kidnapping	$1,334	$7
Vehicle Theft	$1,188	$6
Burglary	$2,275	$12
Theft	$2,795	$15
Arson	$237	$1
Vandalism	$2,966	$16
Animal Cruelty	$21	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,379	$13
Identity Theft	$1,543	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$65,642	$353

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ficklin, 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 Ficklin totals $208,876 ($1,123 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $274,518 ($1,476 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 Ficklin 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 Ficklin’s 186 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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Ficklin 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 Ficklin residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.527
Robbery	0.7895
Rape	0.6885
Murder	0.0716
Total Violent Crime	4.077 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.902
Vehicle Theft	0.4125
Burglary	1.348
Arson	0.0527
Total Property Crime	4.716 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1183
Drug Crimes	1.729
Vandalism	2.232
Identity Theft	1.072
Animal Cruelty	0.0150
Total "Other" Rate	5.167 (B+)

Individual Ficklin Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Tuscola, IL	C	C-	C
Parkville, IL	A-	C-	A
Garrett, IL	A	C-	A+
Hayes, IL	A-	B-	A-
Galton, IL	B+	C	B
Atwood, IL	B+	B-	A-
West Ridge, IL	B	C-	B+
Pesotum, IL	B-	B-	B-
Arcola, IL	B	C+	B
Arthur, IL	B-	B-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ficklin 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
Paraloma, AR	D-	C-	C-
Pine Meadows, NY	C+	C-	C-
Pebble Beach, NY	B	C-	C-
Peacock, AL	D-	D+	D+
Paynes Point, IL	A	B+	B+
Patsville, NV	F	F	F
Patrick, MS	B	B+	B+
Patricia, TX	D-	D	D
Parlin, CO	D-	F	F
Pinon, NM	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Ficklin 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 Ficklin, IL average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Ficklin schools on SchoolGrade

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