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

Crime per Capita in Keptown

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

 

Keptown, IL Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A+
A+
Other Crime Grade
A-

$65,292

Cost of Crime™ for Keptown, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $507 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Keptown ranks in the 96th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 96% of cities but less safe than 4%. This analysis applies only to Keptown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Keptown is 10.13 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Keptown Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Keptown varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 92 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 100 in the east.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Keptown, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Keptown for 2025 is $65,292. This translates to approximately $194 per resident and $507 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Keptown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.9%

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

Keptown, IL: $194
East St. Louis, IL: $1106
Germantown Hills, IL: $156
Illinois: $420
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Keptown is $194 per year, which is $270 less than the national average and $226 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Keptown:
  • In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $912 more than in Keptown.
  • In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $38 less than in Keptown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Keptown for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Keptown
Cost per Keptown Resident
Murder
$24,147
$72
Rape/Sexual Assault
$12,337
$37
Robbery
$3,202
$10
Assault
$1,997
$6
Kidnapping
$2,012
$6
Vehicle Theft
$1,756
$5
Burglary
$3,907
$12
Theft
$5,244
$16
Arson
$454
$1
Vandalism
$7,669
$23
Animal Cruelty
$13
$0
Drug Crimes
$1,802
$5
Identity Theft
$750
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$65,292
$194

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Keptown, 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 Keptown totals $221,258 ($657 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $286,550 ($850 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 Keptown 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 Keptown’s 337 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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Keptown 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 Keptown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.2064
Robbery
0.3020
Rape
0.6038
Murder
0.0381
Total Violent Crime
1.150 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
3.005
Vehicle Theft
0.3365
Burglary
1.278
Arson
0.0558
Total Property Crime
4.675 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0985
Drug Crimes
0.7229
Vandalism
3.185
Identity Theft
0.2877
Animal Cruelty
0.0054
Total "Other" Rate
4.300 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Keptown 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+
B-
B-
B+
A-
A-
D-
F
F
C
B-
B-
D+
D+
D+
D
D
D
C-
C
C
B+
A
A
C-
D
D
B+
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Keptown 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 Keptown, IL average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Keptown schools on SchoolGrade

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