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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$39,112

Cost of Crime™ for Old Niota, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $653 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Old Niota ranks in the 83rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 83% of cities but less safe than 17%. This analysis applies only to Old Niota's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Old Niota is 14.43 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Old Niota Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Old Niota varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 67 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 70 in the east.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Old Niota, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Old Niota for 2025 is $39,112. This translates to approximately $227 per resident and $653 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Old Niota. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Old Niota Compared to Other Cities?

Old Niota, IL:	$227
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Old Niota is $227 per year, which is $237 less than the national average and $193 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Old Niota:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $878 more than in Old Niota.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $71 less than in Old Niota

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Old Niota	Cost per Old Niota Resident
Murder	$8,977	$52
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,723	$45
Robbery	$4,289	$25
Assault	$2,490	$14
Kidnapping	$851	$5
Vehicle Theft	$1,253	$7
Burglary	$3,454	$20
Theft	$5,295	$31
Arson	$285	$2
Vandalism	$2,360	$14
Animal Cruelty	$30	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,658	$10
Identity Theft	$448	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$39,112	$227

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Old Niota, 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 Old Niota totals $99,719 ($580 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $138,831 ($807 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 Old Niota 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 Old Niota’s 172 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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Old Niota 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 Old Niota residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5040
Robbery	0.7928
Rape	0.7406
Murder	0.0278
Total Violent Crime	2.065 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.944
Vehicle Theft	0.4706
Burglary	2.214
Arson	0.0686
Total Property Crime	8.697 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0816
Drug Crimes	1.303
Vandalism	1.921
Identity Theft	0.3364
Animal Cruelty	0.0234
Total "Other" Rate	3.665 (A)

Individual Old Niota Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Niota, IL	B+	B+	B-
Fort Madison, IA	C-	C	C-
Pontoosuc, IL	C	B+	D+
Nauvoo, IL	B+	B-	B
Sawyer, IA	B	B+	B+
Colusa, IL	B+	B+	B-
Wever, IA	C+	B	C
Dallas City, IL	C+	B	C-
Montrose, IA	C+	C-	B-
Denmark, IA	A-	C	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Old Niota 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
Orange Park Acres, CA	B+	B	B
Osceola, IL	B+	B	B
Orysa, TN	D-	F	F
Orr, OK	A-	A	A
Oronoco, VA	B	A	A
Orme, TN	D+	F	F
Oriole, IN	C	C	C
Orient, SD	C-	C-	C-
Oregon City, CA	F	F	F
Ouaquaga, NY	D+	D	D

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

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