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

Crime per Capita in Irene

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Irene.

 

Irene, IL Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A-
B
Other Crime Grade
B+

$102,923

Cost of Crime™ for Irene, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $649 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Irene ranks in the 78th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 78% of cities but less safe than 22%. This analysis applies only to Irene's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Irene is 15.83 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Irene Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Irene varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 51 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 124 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Irene, IL see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Irene, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Irene for 2025 is $102,923. This translates to approximately $249 per resident and $649 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Irene. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

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

Irene, IL: $249
East St. Louis, IL: $1106
Germantown Hills, IL: $156
Illinois: $420
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Irene is $249 per year, which is $216 less than the national average and $172 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Irene:
  • In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $857 more than in Irene.
  • In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $93 less than in Irene

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Irene for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Irene
Cost per Irene Resident
Murder
$30,132
$73
Rape/Sexual Assault
$17,292
$42
Robbery
$9,247
$22
Assault
$3,772
$9
Kidnapping
$2,815
$7
Vehicle Theft
$3,512
$8
Burglary
$6,161
$15
Theft
$15,029
$36
Arson
$883
$2
Vandalism
$9,263
$22
Animal Cruelty
$50
$0
Drug Crimes
$2,479
$6
Identity Theft
$2,288
$6
Total Cost of Crime
$102,923
$249

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Irene, 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 Irene totals $288,837 ($698 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $391,760 ($946 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 Irene 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 Irene’s 414 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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Irene 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 Irene residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.3172
Robbery
0.7101
Rape
0.6889
Murder
0.0387
Total Violent Crime
1.755 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.009
Vehicle Theft
0.5478
Burglary
1.641
Arson
0.0884
Total Property Crime
9.286 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1121
Drug Crimes
0.8097
Vandalism
3.132
Identity Theft
0.7139
Animal Cruelty
0.0164
Total "Other" Rate
4.784 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
A-
C
A-
B+
B
A+
A+
A
A+
A
A
A+
A
A+
B-
B-
C
A+
A
A
B+
A-
B-
A+
A+
A+
D+
D+
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Irene 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
A
A-
A-
A
A-
A-
B-
A+
A+
A-
B+
B+
F
C-
C-
B+
A-
A-
A+
A-
A-
B-
C+
C+
D-
D+
D+
B
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, Irene 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 Irene, IL average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Irene schools on SchoolGrade

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