The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Windsor Shelby County, IL: Crime Maps and Statistics

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$375,600

Cost of Crime™ for Windsor Shelby County, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $652 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Windsor Shelby County 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 Windsor Shelby County, IL Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Windsor Shelby County ranks in the 80th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 80% of cities but less safe than 20%. This analysis applies only to Windsor Shelby County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Windsor Shelby County is 15.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Windsor Shelby County Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Windsor Shelby County varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 60 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 78 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Windsor Shelby County, IL see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Windsor Shelby County, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Windsor Shelby County for 2025 is $375,600. This translates to approximately $267 per resident and $652 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Windsor Shelby County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Windsor Shelby County Compared to Other Cities?

Windsor Shelby County, IL:	$267
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Windsor Shelby County is $267 per year, which is $197 less than the national average and $153 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Windsor Shelby County:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $838 more than in Windsor Shelby County.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $111 less than in Windsor Shelby County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Windsor Shelby County	Cost per Windsor Shelby County Resident
Murder	$107,551	$77
Rape/Sexual Assault	$57,774	$41
Robbery	$48,885	$35
Assault	$27,090	$19
Kidnapping	$11,842	$8
Vehicle Theft	$7,115	$5
Burglary	$14,843	$11
Theft	$42,228	$30
Arson	$2,543	$2
Vandalism	$33,081	$24
Animal Cruelty	$189	$0
Drug Crimes	$12,944	$9
Identity Theft	$9,514	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$375,600	$267

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Windsor Shelby County, 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 Windsor Shelby County totals $1,025,432 ($730 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,401,032 ($997 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 Windsor Shelby County 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 southeast part of the city has more 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, of which Windsor Shelby County has 1, have the same problem. Of Windsor Shelby County’s 1,405 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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Windsor Shelby County 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 Windsor Shelby County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6714
Robbery	1.106
Rape	0.6782
Murder	0.0407
Total Violent Crime	2.496 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.803
Vehicle Theft	0.3270
Burglary	1.165
Arson	0.0750
Total Property Crime	7.370 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1390
Drug Crimes	1.245
Vandalism	3.296
Identity Theft	0.8748
Animal Cruelty	0.0182
Total "Other" Rate	5.573 (B+)

Individual Windsor Shelby County Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bruce, IL	B	B	B
Strasburg, IL	C-	B-	C
Gays, IL	B+	B	B+
Middlesworth, IL	B+	B	A-
Duvall, IL	A+	A	A+
Findlay, IL	A	B+	A+
Kirksville, IL	B	C+	B+
Allenville, IL	A-	A+	B
Paradise, IL	B-	B-	B
Trowbridge, IL	B	C-	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Windsor Shelby County 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
Dunes City, OR	B	C	C
Tar Heel, NC	D	D-	D-
Sun, MI	A+	B	B
Streetman, TX	C	D+	D+
Stowell, TX	C	B-	B-
Erhard, MN	B-	D	D
El Paso, AR	D	D	D
East View, KY	B-	B+	B+
East Concord, NY	A	A	A
Taska, MS	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Windsor Shelby County 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 Windsor Shelby County, IL average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Windsor Shelby County schools on SchoolGrade

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