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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$3.80 million

Cost of Crime™ for Paris, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $745 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Paris ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to Paris's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Paris is 23.35 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Paris Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Paris varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 32 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 65 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Paris, IL see the most incidents - about 54 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 10 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Paris, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Paris for 2025 is $3,802,281. This translates to approximately $364 per resident and $745 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Paris. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Paris, IL:	$364
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Paris is $364 per year, which is $100 less than the national average and $56 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Paris:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $741 more than in Paris.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $208 less than in Paris

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Paris	Cost per Paris Resident
Murder	$1.35 million	$129
Rape/Sexual Assault	$433,950	$42
Robbery	$228,316	$22
Assault	$295,648	$28
Kidnapping	$60,362	$6
Vehicle Theft	$72,196	$7
Burglary	$183,804	$18
Theft	$586,357	$56
Arson	$19,957	$2
Vandalism	$345,178	$33
Animal Cruelty	$2,031	$0
Drug Crimes	$141,946	$14
Identity Theft	$82,489	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$3,802,281	$364

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Paris, 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 Paris totals $11,218,951 ($1,074 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $15,021,232 ($1,438 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 Paris 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 central part of the city has more 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, of which Paris has 4, have the same problem. Of Paris’s 10,444 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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Paris 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 Paris residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9857
Robbery	0.6950
Rape	0.6853
Murder	0.0688
Total Violent Crime	2.435 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.84
Vehicle Theft	0.4464
Burglary	1.940
Arson	0.0791
Total Property Crime	13.31 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0953
Drug Crimes	1.837
Vandalism	4.626
Identity Theft	1.020
Animal Cruelty	0.0263
Total "Other" Rate	7.606 (C+)

Individual Paris Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Nevins, IL	A	A	A
Vermilion, IL	B+	A	B+
Conlogue, IL	C-	A-	C
Horace, IL	A	C	A
Oliver, IL	B-	A-	B
Libertyville, IN	A	A	B+
Elbridge, IL	A+	A+	A+
Redmon, IL	A+	A-	A
Grandview, IL	C	B+	C
Edgar, IL	A	C	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Paris 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
La Riviera, CA	D-	F	F
Keyser, WV	C+	B-	B-
Kingstree, SC	F	F	F
Kinnelon, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Kirby, TX	D-	D+	D+
Knoxville, IA	B	A	A
Kodak, TN	C-	C-	C-
Kosciusko, MS	B+	A	A
Kutztown, PA	A	A	A
La Center, WA	C	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Paris 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 Paris, IL average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Paris schools on SchoolGrade

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