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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$103,227

Cost of Crime™ for Sparks Hill, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,177 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Sparks Hill ranks in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 30% of cities but less safe than 70%. This analysis applies only to Sparks Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sparks Hill is 31.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sparks Hill Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sparks Hill varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 36 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Sparks Hill, IL see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sparks Hill, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Sparks Hill for 2025 is $103,227. This translates to approximately $463 per resident and $1,177 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Sparks Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sparks Hill Compared to Other Cities?

Sparks Hill, IL:	$463
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sparks Hill is $463 per year, which is $1 less than the national average and $43 more than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sparks Hill:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $643 more than in Sparks Hill.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $307 less than in Sparks Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sparks Hill	Cost per Sparks Hill Resident
Murder	$31,340	$141
Rape/Sexual Assault	$10,101	$45
Robbery	$7,469	$33
Assault	$11,727	$53
Kidnapping	$2,691	$12
Vehicle Theft	$1,635	$7
Burglary	$5,091	$23
Theft	$18,458	$83
Arson	$636	$3
Vandalism	$10,675	$48
Animal Cruelty	$35	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,320	$10
Identity Theft	$1,049	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$103,227	$463

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sparks Hill, 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 Sparks Hill totals $263,172 ($1,180 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $366,399 ($1,643 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 Sparks Hill 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 Sparks Hill’s 223 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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Sparks Hill 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 Sparks Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.831
Robbery	1.065
Rape	0.7471
Murder	0.0748
Total Violent Crime	3.718 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.98
Vehicle Theft	0.4735
Burglary	2.517
Arson	0.1181
Total Property Crime	19.09 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1990
Drug Crimes	1.406
Vandalism	6.701
Identity Theft	0.6076
Animal Cruelty	0.0209
Total "Other" Rate	8.935 (C)

Individual Sparks Hill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Gross, IL	C	C+	C-
Herod, IL	C	C+	C-
Rock Creek, IL	C-	D	C-
Peters Creek, IL	B-	C-	B-
Elizabethtown, IL	B+	B-	A-
Somerset, IL	A	A-	A+
Hicks, IL	C	C	C-
Humm Wye, IL	D	D+	D
Lamb, IL	B+	B	A
Cave In Rock, IL	B+	B-	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sparks Hill 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
Orchard Valley, WY	A+	A	A
Quinn, SD	F	D+	D+
Putneyville, PA	A+	A+	A+
Purcell, PA	A+	A+	A+
Ottosen, IA	B	B	B
Ormsby, PA	B+	A-	A-
Oriole, PA	A+	A	A
Origanna, MO	F	C	C
Orient, ME	C	A	A
Rada, WV	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Sparks Hill is less safe than the Illinois state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Sparks Hill, IL average SchoolGrade of F, with 16% actual proficiency versus 18% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Sparks Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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