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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$148,546

Cost of Crime™ for Magnolia, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $748 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Magnolia ranks in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 67% of cities but less safe than 33%. This analysis applies only to Magnolia's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Magnolia is 19.00 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Magnolia Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Magnolia varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 38 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 93 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Magnolia, IL see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Magnolia, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Magnolia for 2025 is $148,546. This translates to approximately $304 per resident and $748 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Magnolia. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

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

Magnolia, IL:	$304
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Magnolia is $304 per year, which is $160 less than the national average and $116 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Magnolia:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $802 more than in Magnolia.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $148 less than in Magnolia

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Magnolia	Cost per Magnolia Resident
Murder	$45,579	$93
Rape/Sexual Assault	$21,027	$43
Robbery	$10,907	$22
Assault	$14,472	$30
Kidnapping	$4,441	$9
Vehicle Theft	$3,106	$6
Burglary	$6,666	$14
Theft	$23,795	$49
Arson	$1,017	$2
Vandalism	$11,986	$25
Animal Cruelty	$84	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,043	$10
Identity Theft	$422	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$148,546	$304

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Magnolia, 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 Magnolia totals $412,557 ($844 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $561,103 ($1,147 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 Magnolia 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 Magnolia’s 489 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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Magnolia 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 Magnolia residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.031
Robbery	0.7091
Rape	0.7092
Murder	0.0496
Total Violent Crime	2.498 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.396
Vehicle Theft	0.4102
Burglary	1.503
Arson	0.0862
Total Property Crime	11.40 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1498
Drug Crimes	1.394
Vandalism	3.431
Identity Theft	0.1114
Animal Cruelty	0.0233
Total "Other" Rate	5.110 (B+)

Individual Magnolia Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
McNabb, IL	B+	B	B
Varna, IL	A	B	A
Mount Palatine, IL	A	A-	A
Lostant, IL	B+	A-	B+
Toluca, IL	A	B-	A+
Henry, IL	B+	B-	B
Wenona, IL	B+	C+	A-
La Rose, IL	A+	C	A+
Vermilionville, IL	A-	A-	A+
Standard, IL	A+	A	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Magnolia 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
Addor, NC	B-	A	A
Airlie, VA	A-	B+	B+
Armstrong, MO	D+	C-	C-
Petros, TN	C	C	C
Point Peter, GA	B-	C	C
Petway, TN	B-	C-	C-
Peyton, MS	B-	B	B
Phoenix, SC	B-	C-	C-
Pike View, KY	C+	B	B
Pine Hill, NY	C	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Magnolia 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 Magnolia, IL average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Magnolia schools on SchoolGrade

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