62996, IL Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Theft per Capita in 62996

The map below shows theft per 1,000 62996 residents.

 

62996, IL Map of Theft Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

C+
A
Other Crime Grade
C-
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A crime occurs every 33 days 15 hours (on average) in 62996.

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Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in 62996 in green. The most dangerous areas in 62996 are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is 62996, IL Safe?

The A+ grade means the rate of theft is much lower than the average US zip. 62996 is in the 93rd percentile for safety, meaning 7% of zip codes are safer and 93% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 62996's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of theft in 62996 is 3.591 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 62996 generally consider the southeast part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in 62996 may be as high as 1 in 258 in the southwest neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 295 in the southeast part of the zip. See the section on interpreting the theft map, however, because comparing rates for theft or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the central parts of 62996, IL: about 0 per year. The northwest part of 62996 has fewer cases of theft with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Theft Maps

When looking at the theft map for 62996, remember that the rate of theft per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are few retail establishments in the zip. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the theft rate map do not always indicate danger for 62996 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 62996 has 0, 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 62996 has 0, have the same problem. Of 62996’s 519 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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62996 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All theft rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 62996 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.169
Robbery
1.016
Rape
0.7899
Murder
0.0833
Total Violent Crime
3.059 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
3.591
Vehicle Theft
0.8791
Burglary
2.381
Arson
0.1121
Total Property Crime
6.963 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1724
Drug Crimes
1.469
Vandalism
5.571
Identity Theft
3.648
Animal Cruelty
0.0209
Total "Other" Rate
10.88 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of theft in 62996 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 62996.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

62996 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for theft. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Theft Crime Grade
C
A
A
C
B-
B-
B-
D+
A
B-
B-
B
A+
A-
A-
B+
A
C
C
B
F
F
F
F
D-
F
F
D-
A+
A+
A+
A
D
F
F
D
D
C
C
D

Considering only the theft rate, 62996 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 62996, IL average SchoolGrade of F, with 4% actual proficiency versus 11% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See 62996 schools on SchoolGrade

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