Topeka, IL Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in Topeka in green. The most dangerous areas in Topeka 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 Topeka, IL Safe from Theft?

The A+ grade means the rate of theft is much lower than the average US city. Topeka is in the 95th percentile for safety, meaning 5% of cities are safer and 95% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Topeka's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of theft in Topeka is 2.919 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Topeka generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in Topeka may be as high as 1 in 163 in the south neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 398 in the north part of the city.

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

How Topeka's Theft Rate Compares

The chart below compares the theft rate in Topeka to the Illinois state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

Considering only the theft rate, Topeka is safer than the Illinois state average and safer than the national average.

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Theft in Topeka, IL

Theft is projected to cost the residents of Topeka about $5,185 in 2025, or roughly $15 per resident. This is part of Topeka's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Topeka, including every crime type and how Topeka compares to other cities.

Interpreting the Theft Map

Remember that theft rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading Topeka's crime maps on the Topeka overall crime page.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Topeka, IL at ISP Reports.

Individual Topeka Crime Maps & Stats

Theft Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
Liverpool, IL	A-	B	B+	B
Forest City, IL	A-	A-	A-	B+
Eckard, IL	A	A	A-	B+
Little America, IL	B-	B	C+	C
Maples Mill, IL	B-	B	C+	C
Poplar City, IL	B	A-	B-	B-
Havana, IL	B-	B+	B-	C+
Manito, IL	A+	A	A+	A+
Monterey, IL	B+	B	B-	C+
Easton, IL	C+	B-	C+	C-

Theft in City with Similar Populations

Topeka is lower versus other cities of the same size for theft. The table below compares theft in cities with comparable overall population.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
Tyler Hill, PA	A+	A	A	A
Belott, TX	C+	B-	B-	A
Ben Avon Heights, PA	A-	A+	A+	A+
Bethlehem, OH	A-	A-	A-	B-
Blakely, AR	F	F	F	D
Blanford, IN	B	C+	C+	C+
Bluehole, KY	D+	C	C	D+
Bowbells, ND	D	D+	D+	B-
Bozman, MD	C	B	B	A-
Bretz, WV	A	A	A	A

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

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Topeka, IL

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.