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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$44,353

Cost of Crime™ for Gulf Port, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,455 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Gulf Port ranks in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 33% of cities but less safe than 67%. This analysis applies only to Gulf Port's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Gulf Port is 30.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Gulf Port Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Gulf Port varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 34 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Gulf Port, 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 Gulf Port, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Gulf Port for 2025 is $44,353. This translates to approximately $591 per resident and $1,455 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Gulf Port. 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): 38.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Gulf Port Compared to Other Cities?

Gulf Port, IL:	$591
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Gulf Port is $591 per year, which is $127 more than the national average and $171 more than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Gulf Port:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $514 more than in Gulf Port.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $435 less than in Gulf Port

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Gulf Port	Cost per Gulf Port Resident
Murder	$17,191	$229
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,591	$48
Robbery	$1,836	$24
Assault	$5,965	$80
Kidnapping	$653	$9
Vehicle Theft	$4,480	$60
Burglary	$1,272	$17
Theft	$4,233	$56
Arson	$148	$2
Vandalism	$3,301	$44
Animal Cruelty	$14	$0
Drug Crimes	$933	$12
Identity Theft	$737	$10
Total Cost of Crime	$44,353	$591

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Gulf Port, 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 Gulf Port totals $133,452 ($1,779 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $177,805 ($2,371 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 Gulf Port 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 Gulf Port’s 75 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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Gulf Port 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 Gulf Port residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.769
Robbery	0.7782
Rape	0.7898
Murder	0.1220
Total Violent Crime	4.459 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.90
Vehicle Theft	3.857
Burglary	1.870
Arson	0.0816
Total Property Crime	16.71 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1435
Drug Crimes	1.682
Vandalism	6.160
Identity Theft	1.270
Animal Cruelty	0.0245
Total "Other" Rate	9.280 (C)

Individual Gulf Port Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Burlington, IA	D	D+	D
Hopper, IL	C	C-	C-
Shokokon, IL	C-	D+	C-
Latty, IA	A	A	A+
Carman, IL	C+	C	C
West Burlington, IA	C-	C-	C-
Gladstone, IL	C-	D+	C-
Spring Grove, IA	B+	B+	B
Olena, IL	B	B	B-
Stronghurst, IL	B	B	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Gulf Port 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
Goldfield, CO	F	F	F
Hutchins Corner, ME	A	A+	A+
Wheelerville, PA	A-	C+	C+
Greer, MO	D-	F	F
White Pine, WV	F	A-	A-
Grassy Creek, KY	C	A-	A-
Whitesville, MO	A-	D	D
Whitewater, NM	F	F	F
Grafton, KS	D+	D	D
Grafton, IN	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Gulf Port is less safe than the Illinois state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Gulf Port, IL average SchoolGrade of F, with 7% actual proficiency versus 16% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Gulf Port schools on SchoolGrade

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