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

Crime per Capita in Johnston City

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

 

Johnston City, IL Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

B
B
Other Crime Grade
C-

$2.31 million

Cost of Crime™ for Johnston City, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $901 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Johnston City ranks in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 56% of cities but less safe than 44%. This analysis applies only to Johnston City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Johnston City is 21.96 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Johnston City Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Johnston City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 62 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Johnston City, IL see the most incidents - about 26 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 7 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Johnston City, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Johnston City for 2025 is $2,313,023. This translates to approximately $397 per resident and $901 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Johnston City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Johnston City Compared to Other Cities?

Johnston City, IL: $397
East St. Louis, IL: $1106
Germantown Hills, IL: $156
Illinois: $420
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Johnston City is $397 per year, which is $67 less than the national average and $23 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Johnston City:
  • In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $708 more than in Johnston City.
  • In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $241 less than in Johnston City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Johnston City for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Johnston City
Cost per Johnston City Resident
Murder
$936,860
$161
Rape/Sexual Assault
$227,993
$39
Robbery
$158,480
$27
Assault
$118,319
$20
Kidnapping
$65,043
$11
Vehicle Theft
$82,413
$14
Burglary
$98,373
$17
Theft
$211,185
$36
Arson
$12,346
$2
Vandalism
$333,549
$57
Animal Cruelty
$908
$0
Drug Crimes
$49,289
$8
Identity Theft
$18,267
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$2,313,023
$397

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Johnston City, 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 Johnston City totals $7,411,761 ($1,273 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,724,785 ($1,671 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 Johnston City 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 central part of the city has more 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 Johnston City’s 5,820 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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Johnston City 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 Johnston City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.7079
Robbery
0.8657
Rape
0.6461
Murder
0.0857
Total Violent Crime
2.305 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.006
Vehicle Theft
0.9145
Burglary
1.864
Arson
0.0878
Total Property Crime
9.872 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1843
Drug Crimes
1.145
Vandalism
8.022
Identity Theft
0.4055
Animal Cruelty
0.0211
Total "Other" Rate
9.778 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Johnston City 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
A+
A+
A+
D+
D
D
F
F
F
C-
D
D
A-
A-
A-
B
B+
B+
B-
B
B
A+
A+
A+
A
A+
A+
B
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Johnston City 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 Johnston City, IL average SchoolGrade of F, with 17% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Johnston City schools on SchoolGrade

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