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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$85,585

Cost of Crime™ for Golden Gate, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $998 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Golden Gate ranks in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 69% of cities but less safe than 31%. This analysis applies only to Golden Gate's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Golden Gate is 18.29 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Golden Gate Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Golden Gate varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 35 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 62 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Golden Gate, 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 Golden Gate, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Golden Gate for 2025 is $85,585. This translates to approximately $426 per resident and $998 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Golden Gate. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Golden Gate Compared to Other Cities?

Golden Gate, IL:	$426
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Golden Gate is $426 per year, which is $38 less than the national average and $6 more than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Golden Gate:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $680 more than in Golden Gate.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $270 less than in Golden Gate

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Golden Gate	Cost per Golden Gate Resident
Murder	$40,509	$202
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,518	$37
Robbery	$3,664	$18
Assault	$8,436	$42
Kidnapping	$2,023	$10
Vehicle Theft	$1,298	$6
Burglary	$5,048	$25
Theft	$2,858	$14
Arson	$499	$2
Vandalism	$8,338	$41
Animal Cruelty	$15	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,572	$8
Identity Theft	$3,806	$19
Total Cost of Crime	$85,585	$426

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Golden Gate, 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 Golden Gate totals $308,077 ($1,533 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $393,662 ($1,959 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 Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate’s 201 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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Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.461
Robbery	0.5796
Rape	0.6169
Murder	0.1072
Total Violent Crime	2.765 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.746
Vehicle Theft	0.4171
Burglary	2.769
Arson	0.1028
Total Property Crime	6.035 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1660
Drug Crimes	1.057
Vandalism	5.806
Identity Theft	2.446
Animal Cruelty	0.0101
Total "Other" Rate	9.486 (C)

Individual Golden Gate Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Merriam, IL	B-	B	B-
Ellery, IL	B	B	B+
Toms Prairie, IL	C-	A+	D
Burnt Prairie, IL	A	B+	A+
Albion, IL	C-	C+	C-
Barnhill, IL	B-	A-	C
Fairfield, IL	C	B	B
Mill Shoals, IL	A	B+	A+
Black, IL	B+	A-	B+
Browns, IL	B+	B	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Golden Gate is similar 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
Faxon, TN	C-	D+	D+
Tayloria, PA	A+	B+	B+
Forest Green, MO	C+	B-	B-
Flickerville, IL	A+	A+	A+
Fletcher, WV	B+	B-	B-
Five Points, WI	B	A-	A-
Fish Creek, NY	A-	C-	C-
Ferris, IL	A+	B+	B+
Fernbridge, CA	D+	D-	D-
Fenns, IN	A+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate, IL average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Golden Gate schools on SchoolGrade

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