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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$519,520

Cost of Crime™ for Ridge Farm, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,136 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Ridge Farm ranks in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 23% of cities but less safe than 77%. This analysis applies only to Ridge Farm's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ridge Farm is 36.11 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ridge Farm Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ridge Farm varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 59 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Ridge Farm, IL see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ridge Farm, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Ridge Farm for 2025 is $519,520. This translates to approximately $466 per resident and $1,136 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Ridge Farm. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Ridge Farm Compared to Other Cities?

Ridge Farm, IL:	$466
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ridge Farm is $466 per year, which is $2 more than the national average and $46 more than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ridge Farm:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $640 more than in Ridge Farm.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $310 less than in Ridge Farm

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ridge Farm	Cost per Ridge Farm Resident
Murder	$156,530	$140
Rape/Sexual Assault	$45,377	$41
Robbery	$31,171	$28
Assault	$45,991	$41
Kidnapping	$15,213	$14
Vehicle Theft	$12,772	$11
Burglary	$15,837	$14
Theft	$128,177	$115
Arson	$2,042	$2
Vandalism	$49,438	$44
Animal Cruelty	$120	$0
Drug Crimes	$11,944	$11
Identity Theft	$4,907	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$519,520	$466

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ridge Farm, 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 Ridge Farm totals $1,282,980 ($1,151 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,802,500 ($1,617 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 Ridge Farm 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 Ridge Farm’s 1,115 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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Ridge Farm 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 Ridge Farm residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.436
Robbery	0.8888
Rape	0.6712
Murder	0.0747
Total Violent Crime	3.071 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	22.20
Vehicle Theft	0.7397
Burglary	1.566
Arson	0.0758
Total Property Crime	24.58 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2250
Drug Crimes	1.448
Vandalism	6.207
Identity Theft	0.5686
Animal Cruelty	0.0146
Total "Other" Rate	8.463 (C)

Individual Ridge Farm Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Olivet, IL	A	B	A+
Indianola, IL	B+	B	B+
Scottland, IL	B	C+	B-
Georgetown, IL	B-	C	B+
Midway, IL	B-	C	A-
Chrisman, IL	B	B-	B-
Meeks, IL	A	B+	A+
Eugene, IN	C	B-	C-
Dana, IN	C+	D	B-
Cayuga, IN	C-	C	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ridge Farm is higher 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
Mill Neck, NY	A	B	B
Madison, KS	D+	D	D
Manasota, FL	A+	A+	A+
Mantee, MS	A+	A+	A+
Manville, SC	F	F	F
Markham, TX	D-	D	D
Mattoon, WI	A	A-	A-
Milbridge, ME	A-	A	A
Milford, NY	B+	B+	B+
Alabama, NY	B-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Ridge Farm is less safe than the Illinois state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Ridge Farm, IL average SchoolGrade of F, with 14% actual proficiency versus 17% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Ridge Farm schools on SchoolGrade

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