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

Crime per Capita in Port Barrington

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Port Barrington.

 

Port Barrington, IL Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A
Other Crime Grade
B+

$391,510

Cost of Crime™ for Port Barrington, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $617 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Port Barrington 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 Port Barrington's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Port Barrington is 12.94 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Port Barrington Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Port Barrington varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 50 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 142 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Port Barrington, IL see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Port Barrington, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Port Barrington for 2025 is $391,510. This translates to approximately $231 per resident and $617 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Port Barrington. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Port Barrington Compared to Other Cities?

Port Barrington, IL: $231
East St. Louis, IL: $1106
Germantown Hills, IL: $156
Illinois: $420
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Port Barrington is $231 per year, which is $233 less than the national average and $189 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Port Barrington:
  • In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $875 more than in Port Barrington.
  • In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $75 less than in Port Barrington

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Port Barrington for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Port Barrington
Cost per Port Barrington Resident
Murder
$115,905
$68
Rape/Sexual Assault
$70,027
$41
Robbery
$28,566
$17
Assault
$26,539
$16
Kidnapping
$5,030
$3
Vehicle Theft
$30,687
$18
Burglary
$17,967
$11
Theft
$32,297
$19
Arson
$2,700
$2
Vandalism
$40,825
$24
Animal Cruelty
$147
$0
Drug Crimes
$10,132
$6
Identity Theft
$10,689
$6
Total Cost of Crime
$391,510
$231

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Port Barrington, 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 Port Barrington totals $1,126,583 ($665 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,518,093 ($896 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 Port Barrington 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 have the same problem. Of Port Barrington’s 1,695 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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Port Barrington 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 Port Barrington residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.5452
Robbery
0.5358
Rape
0.6814
Murder
0.0364
Total Violent Crime
1.799 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
3.679
Vehicle Theft
1.169
Burglary
1.169
Arson
0.0660
Total Property Crime
6.083 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0489
Drug Crimes
0.8081
Vandalism
3.371
Identity Theft
0.8148
Animal Cruelty
0.0117
Total "Other" Rate
5.055 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
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A
A+
A
A
A
A+
A+
A+
A
A
A
A+
A
A+
B+
A
B
A
A-
A
A
A
A
A+
A
A
A
A
A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Port Barrington 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
A
A-
A-
A+
B+
B+
A+
A+
A+
C
D+
D+
D-
D-
D-
B
B-
B-
A+
C-
C-
C+
A-
A-
A+
A+
A+
D
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Port Barrington 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 Port Barrington, IL average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Port Barrington schools on SchoolGrade

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