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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$28,704

Cost of Crime™ for Kumler, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $536 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Kumler ranks in the 91st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 91% of cities but less safe than 9%. This analysis applies only to Kumler's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Kumler is 11.93 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Kumler Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Kumler varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 43 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 153 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Kumler, IL see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Kumler, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Kumler for 2025 is $28,704. This translates to approximately $217 per resident and $536 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Kumler. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.4%

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

Kumler, IL:	$217
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kumler is $217 per year, which is $247 less than the national average and $203 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kumler:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $888 more than in Kumler.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $61 less than in Kumler

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Kumler	Cost per Kumler Resident
Murder	$8,432	$64
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,059	$46
Robbery	$2,807	$21
Assault	$1,286	$10
Kidnapping	$1,041	$8
Vehicle Theft	$559	$4
Burglary	$1,126	$9
Theft	$3,000	$23
Arson	$232	$2
Vandalism	$2,288	$17
Animal Cruelty	$16	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,200	$9
Identity Theft	$660	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$28,704	$217

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kumler, 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 Kumler totals $86,882 ($658 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $115,586 ($876 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 Kumler 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 Kumler’s 132 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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Kumler 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 Kumler residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.3393
Robbery	0.6760
Rape	0.7570
Murder	0.0340
Total Violent Crime	1.806 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.388
Vehicle Theft	0.2733
Burglary	0.9404
Arson	0.0728
Total Property Crime	5.674 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1300
Drug Crimes	1.229
Vandalism	2.426
Identity Theft	0.6464
Animal Cruelty	0.0164
Total "Other" Rate	4.448 (A-)

Individual Kumler Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Harris, IL	A+	A-	A+
Glen Avon, IL	A+	A	A+
Farmer City, IL	A-	B-	A-
Bellflower, IL	A+	A	A+
Sabina, IL	A+	A	A+
Parnell, IL	A+	B-	A+
Mansfield, IL	A+	B+	A+
Osman, IL	A+	A	A+
Lotus, IL	A+	A	A
Le Roy, IL	A	B	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Kumler 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
Bodcaw, AR	C-	D+	D+
Brocket, ND	D	D	D
Brittontown, TN	C+	D+	D+
Brister, AR	D	D	D
Brainards, NJ	A-	B+	B+
Bozoo, WV	C-	D-	D-
Booth, AL	B-	A+	A+
Bolles Harbor, MI	B+	B	B
Boles, IL	A+	A	A
Boelus, NE	B-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Kumler 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 Kumler, IL average SchoolGrade of D-, with 20% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Kumler schools on SchoolGrade

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