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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$159,230

Cost of Crime™ for Miles Station, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $581 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Miles Station ranks in the 88th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 88% of cities but less safe than 12%. This analysis applies only to Miles Station's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Miles Station is 13.11 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Miles Station Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Miles Station varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 37 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 91 in the east.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Miles Station, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Miles Station for 2025 is $159,230. This translates to approximately $232 per resident and $581 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Miles Station. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Miles Station Compared to Other Cities?

Miles Station, IL:	$232
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Miles Station is $232 per year, which is $232 less than the national average and $188 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Miles Station:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $874 more than in Miles Station.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $76 less than in Miles Station

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Miles Station	Cost per Miles Station Resident
Murder	$50,378	$73
Rape/Sexual Assault	$30,128	$44
Robbery	$12,108	$18
Assault	$3,500	$5
Kidnapping	$7,153	$10
Vehicle Theft	$2,322	$3
Burglary	$3,064	$4
Theft	$8,865	$13
Arson	$1,265	$2
Vandalism	$33,167	$48
Animal Cruelty	$41	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,268	$5
Identity Theft	$3,970	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$159,230	$232

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Miles Station, 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 Miles Station totals $485,944 ($707 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $645,174 ($939 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 Miles Station 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 Miles Station’s 687 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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Miles Station 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 Miles Station residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.1774
Robbery	0.5603
Rape	0.7233
Murder	0.0390
Total Violent Crime	1.500 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.492
Vehicle Theft	0.2183
Burglary	0.4918
Arson	0.0763
Total Property Crime	3.278 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1717
Drug Crimes	0.6431
Vandalism	6.758
Identity Theft	0.7467
Animal Cruelty	0.0080
Total "Other" Rate	8.327 (C+)

Individual Miles Station Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Brighton, IL	B+	A	A
Woodburn, IL	B+	B+	A+
Piasa, IL	A-	B-	A
Fosterburg, IL	B+	B+	A-
Bunker Hill, IL	B+	B+	A-
Shipman, IL	A	B-	A
Fidelity, IL	A	B	A
Godfrey, IL	B	A-	B
Dorsey, IL	A	A	A
Royal Lakes, IL	B	C	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Miles Station 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
Ironton, TX	F	D	D
Henderson, WV	B-	B	B
Higgins, OK	C-	C+	C+
High Plains, KY	C+	A-	A-
Hillcrest, TX	C+	B-	B-
Hillsdale, MS	A-	A+	A+
Hitchins, KY	B-	A	A
Hobgood, NC	F	F	F
Hodgesville, WV	A-	A+	A+
Holland, IA	B+	B+	B+

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

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