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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$59,749

Cost of Crime™ for Long Branch, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,050 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Long Branch ranks in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 66% of cities but less safe than 34%. This analysis applies only to Long Branch's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Long Branch is 19.24 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Long Branch Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Long Branch varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 45 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 71 in the east.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Long Branch, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Long Branch for 2025 is $59,749. This translates to approximately $436 per resident and $1,050 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Long Branch. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Long Branch Compared to Other Cities?

Long Branch, IL:	$436
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Long Branch is $436 per year, which is $28 less than the national average and $16 more than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Long Branch:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $669 more than in Long Branch.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $280 less than in Long Branch

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Long Branch	Cost per Long Branch Resident
Murder	$25,686	$187
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,854	$43
Robbery	$5,049	$37
Assault	$6,537	$48
Kidnapping	$1,834	$13
Vehicle Theft	$889	$6
Burglary	$2,503	$18
Theft	$4,211	$31
Arson	$311	$2
Vandalism	$4,394	$32
Animal Cruelty	$16	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,965	$14
Identity Theft	$500	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$59,749	$436

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Long Branch, 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 Long Branch totals $202,584 ($1,479 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $262,333 ($1,915 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 Long Branch 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 Long Branch’s 137 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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Long Branch 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 Long Branch residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.662
Robbery	1.172
Rape	0.7048
Murder	0.0998
Total Violent Crime	3.638 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.936
Vehicle Theft	0.4190
Burglary	2.014
Arson	0.0940
Total Property Crime	8.463 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2208
Drug Crimes	1.939
Vandalism	4.489
Identity Theft	0.4713
Animal Cruelty	0.0156
Total "Other" Rate	7.136 (B-)

Individual Long Branch Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Raleigh, IL	B	C-	B+
Galatia, IL	A-	B	A
Walpole, IL	A-	A-	A+
Broughton, IL	A+	B+	A+
Mayberry, IL	A+	A-	A+
West End, IL	A	B+	A+
Eldorado, IL	B-	B	C+
Wasson, IL	B+	C	B+
Muddy, IL	C	B	C-
Harco, IL	A-	B+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Long Branch 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
Simcoe, MO	B-	B-	B-
Ironhill, NC	D+	C-	C-
Ironville, NY	A+	A+	A+
Iuka, KY	B-	A-	A-
Jefferson, OK	C-	C	C
Jewettville, NY	A+	C+	C+
Jodie, WV	C-	B-	B-
Johannesburg, CA	D-	F	F
Johnstown, WV	A-	A-	A-
Jonestown, IN	A-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Long Branch 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 Long Branch, IL average SchoolGrade of F, with 18% actual proficiency versus 20% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Long Branch schools on SchoolGrade

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