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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$186,972

Cost of Crime™ for South Wilmington, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $588 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. South Wilmington ranks in the 89th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 89% of cities but less safe than 11%. This analysis applies only to South Wilmington's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Wilmington is 12.88 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Wilmington Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Wilmington varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 73 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 97 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of South Wilmington, IL see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Wilmington, IL

The total projected cost of crime in South Wilmington for 2025 is $186,972. This translates to approximately $229 per resident and $588 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in South Wilmington. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Wilmington Compared to Other Cities?

South Wilmington, IL:	$229
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Wilmington is $229 per year, which is $236 less than the national average and $192 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Wilmington:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $877 more than in South Wilmington.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $73 less than in South Wilmington

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to South Wilmington	Cost per South Wilmington Resident
Murder	$63,778	$78
Rape/Sexual Assault	$30,664	$37
Robbery	$13,581	$17
Assault	$9,466	$12
Kidnapping	$5,718	$7
Vehicle Theft	$3,545	$4
Burglary	$14,901	$18
Theft	$20,251	$25
Arson	$1,091	$1
Vandalism	$17,907	$22
Animal Cruelty	$92	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,011	$4
Identity Theft	$2,968	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$186,972	$229

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Wilmington, 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 South Wilmington totals $579,449 ($708 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $766,421 ($937 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 South Wilmington 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 South Wilmington’s 818 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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South Wilmington 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 South Wilmington residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4029
Robbery	0.5278
Rape	0.6183
Murder	0.0415
Total Violent Crime	1.591 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.780
Vehicle Theft	0.2798
Burglary	2.008
Arson	0.0552
Total Property Crime	7.124 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1153
Drug Crimes	0.4976
Vandalism	3.064
Identity Theft	0.4688
Animal Cruelty	0.0152
Total "Other" Rate	4.161 (A-)

Individual South Wilmington Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
East Brooklyn, IL	A	A	A-
Gardner, IL	A	A	B+
Braceville, IL	A	B+	A
Reddick, IL	A	A-	A+
Godley, IL	A	A-	A-
Essex, IL	A	A+	A+
Braidwood, IL	A+	A	A
Diamond, IL	A+	A-	A
Coal City, IL	A+	A	A
Union Hill, IL	A-	A-	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Wilmington 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
Riceville, PA	A+	A	A
McCool Junction, NE	D	C-	C-
Meridian, OK	D+	D-	D-
Middlebury Center, PA	A+	A	A
Middletown, MO	C+	C-	C-
Millbrook, MI	A-	A-	A-
Miller Grove, TX	B+	B	B
Modoc, IN	C	B-	B-
Montrose, SD	B-	B+	B+
Mount Nebo, WV	B+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, South Wilmington 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 South Wilmington, IL average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See South Wilmington schools on SchoolGrade

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