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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$165,354

Cost of Crime™ for Seaton, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $751 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Seaton ranks in the 86th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 86% of cities but less safe than 14%. This analysis applies only to Seaton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Seaton is 13.58 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Seaton Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Seaton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 55 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 141 in the south.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Seaton, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Seaton for 2025 is $165,354. This translates to approximately $333 per resident and $751 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Seaton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

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

Seaton, IL:	$333
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Seaton is $333 per year, which is $131 less than the national average and $87 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Seaton:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $772 more than in Seaton.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $177 less than in Seaton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Seaton	Cost per Seaton Resident
Murder	$76,459	$154
Rape/Sexual Assault	$20,697	$42
Robbery	$13,993	$28
Assault	$11,881	$24
Kidnapping	$2,568	$5
Vehicle Theft	$3,024	$6
Burglary	$8,525	$17
Theft	$9,662	$19
Arson	$1,071	$2
Vandalism	$11,857	$24
Animal Cruelty	$66	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,663	$7
Identity Theft	$1,889	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$165,354	$333

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Seaton, 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 Seaton totals $616,164 ($1,242 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $781,518 ($1,576 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 Seaton 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 Seaton’s 496 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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Seaton 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 Seaton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8341
Robbery	0.8969
Rape	0.6882
Murder	0.0820
Total Violent Crime	2.501 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.761
Vehicle Theft	0.3937
Burglary	1.895
Arson	0.0894
Total Property Crime	6.139 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0854
Drug Crimes	0.9983
Vandalism	3.346
Identity Theft	0.4920
Animal Cruelty	0.0180
Total "Other" Rate	4.940 (B+)

Individual Seaton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sunbeam, IL	B-	B-	C+
Keithsburg, IL	A	B	A+
Aledo, IL	B+	A-	A-
Little York, IL	A	B+	A
Joy, IL	C+	B-	C+
Burgess, IL	C	B-	C-
Millersburg, IL	A+	B	A+
Oquawka, IL	B+	B-	B+
Alexis, IL	B+	C-	B+
Oakville, IA	B-	B-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Seaton 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
Browndell, TX	D-	D+	D+
Valley-Hi, TX	D	C	C
Valley Mills, NY	A	A	A
Vasa, MN	A-	A	A
Clare, IL	A+	B+	B+
Chelsea, IA	C	C+	C+
Charlton, MD	C+	B	B
Camden, MO	D+	C+	C+
Brushyknob, MO	D+	D	D
Bruce, IL	B	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Seaton 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 Seaton, IL average SchoolGrade of F, with 16% actual proficiency versus 22% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Seaton schools on SchoolGrade

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