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

Crime per Capita in Lively Grove

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

 

Lively Grove, IL Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A-
A
Other Crime Grade
B+

$32,910

Cost of Crime™ for Lively Grove, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $441 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Lively Grove ranks in the 86th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 86% of cities but less safe than 14%. This analysis applies only to Lively Grove's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lively Grove is 13.62 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lively Grove Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lively Grove varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 68 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 79 in the west.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Lively Grove, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Lively Grove for 2025 is $32,910. This translates to approximately $218 per resident and $441 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Lively Grove. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lively Grove Compared to Other Cities?

Lively Grove, IL: $218
East St. Louis, IL: $1106
Germantown Hills, IL: $156
Illinois: $420
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lively Grove is $218 per year, which is $246 less than the national average and $202 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lively Grove:
  • In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $888 more than in Lively Grove.
  • In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $62 less than in Lively Grove

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lively Grove for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Lively Grove
Cost per Lively Grove Resident
Murder
$7,851
$52
Rape/Sexual Assault
$5,993
$40
Robbery
$3,552
$24
Assault
$1,455
$10
Kidnapping
$1,825
$12
Vehicle Theft
$1,254
$8
Burglary
$1,161
$8
Theft
$4,096
$27
Arson
$312
$2
Vandalism
$3,689
$24
Animal Cruelty
$14
$0
Drug Crimes
$1,374
$9
Identity Theft
$336
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$32,910
$218

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lively Grove, 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 Lively Grove totals $83,242 ($551 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $116,152 ($769 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 Lively Grove 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 Lively Grove’s 151 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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Lively Grove 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 Lively Grove residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.3355
Robbery
0.7478
Rape
0.6545
Murder
0.0277
Total Violent Crime
1.765 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.237
Vehicle Theft
0.5363
Burglary
0.8476
Arson
0.0855
Total Property Crime
6.706 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1994
Drug Crimes
1.230
Vandalism
3.420
Identity Theft
0.2872
Animal Cruelty
0.0123
Total "Other" Rate
5.149 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lively Grove 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
D
F
F
C+
C+
C+
C
B
B
C-
D
D
D
C
C
A
B-
B-
F
F
F
A+
A-
A-
D-
D-
D-
A-
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Lively Grove 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 Lively Grove, IL average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lively Grove schools on SchoolGrade

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