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

Crime per Capita in Villa Ridge

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Villa Ridge.

 

Villa Ridge, IL Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
A-
Other Crime Grade
D+

$225,233

Cost of Crime™ for Villa Ridge, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,088 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Villa Ridge ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of cities but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to Villa Ridge's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Villa Ridge is 21.56 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Villa Ridge Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Villa Ridge varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 67 in the east.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Villa Ridge, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Villa Ridge for 2025 is $225,233. This translates to approximately $423 per resident and $1,088 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Villa Ridge. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

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

Villa Ridge, IL: $423
East St. Louis, IL: $1106
Germantown Hills, IL: $156
Illinois: $420
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Villa Ridge is $423 per year, which is $41 less than the national average and $3 more than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Villa Ridge:
  • In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $682 more than in Villa Ridge.
  • In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $267 less than in Villa Ridge

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Villa Ridge for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Villa Ridge
Cost per Villa Ridge Resident
Murder
$84,767
$159
Rape/Sexual Assault
$25,263
$47
Robbery
$16,895
$32
Assault
$18,298
$34
Kidnapping
$5,594
$11
Vehicle Theft
$7,347
$14
Burglary
$11,586
$22
Theft
$10,538
$20
Arson
$1,426
$3
Vandalism
$22,386
$42
Animal Cruelty
$82
$0
Drug Crimes
$5,702
$11
Identity Theft
$15,348
$29
Total Cost of Crime
$225,233
$423

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Villa Ridge, 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 Villa Ridge totals $696,426 ($1,309 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $921,659 ($1,732 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 Villa Ridge 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 Villa Ridge’s 532 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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Villa Ridge 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 Villa Ridge residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.198
Robbery
1.010
Rape
0.7832
Murder
0.0848
Total Violent Crime
3.075 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
3.825
Vehicle Theft
0.8919
Burglary
2.401
Arson
0.1110
Total Property Crime
7.229 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1734
Drug Crimes
1.449
Vandalism
5.890
Identity Theft
3.727
Animal Cruelty
0.0208
Total "Other" Rate
11.26 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
D
D-
D-
D
F
A-
C+
A
C
C
A-
D+
C
C-
D
D+
D+
F
D-
F
B-
C
A-
C+
C+
C+
C+
B
C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Villa Ridge is similar 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
C
C
C
A-
A-
A-
A-
A+
A+
A+
A
A
B+
B+
B+
C-
D+
D+
D
B-
B-
C+
D-
D-
B-
B
B
D
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Villa Ridge 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 Villa Ridge, IL average SchoolGrade of F, with 14% actual proficiency versus 17% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Villa Ridge schools on SchoolGrade

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