B+
18%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
46%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
13%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleColona/100k peopleIllinois/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime95n/a (estimate)1,8971,9702,324
Murder1n/a20.07.86.3
Rape7n/a139.748.140.0
Robbery0n/a0.084.766.1
Assault2n/a39.9146.7268.2
Violent crime10n/a (estimate)200287370
Burglary21n/a419.2208.5269.8
Theft56n/a1,118.01,192.71,401.9
Vehicle theft8n/a159.7281.6282.7
Property crime85n/a (estimate)1,6971,6831,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Colona, IL

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Colona is 18.4% lower than the national average. Specifically, there were 10 violent crimes reported in Colona, equivalent to 200 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 46%. Additionally, Colona recorded 85 property crimes, amounting to 1697 per 100,000 people, lower than the national average by 13.2%.

Although murder rates are essentially half of what they used to be 30+ years ago, some cities still struggle with higher rates than others. Colona is one of those cities. In the last reported crime year, there were a total of 1 murders in Colona, which equates to 20 murders per 100,000 people. This results in Colona being a very dangerous place to live.

Is Colona a Safe Place to Live?

Before you decide to relocate, it’s always good to ask yourself “Is Colona a safe place to live?” Although the answer might not be that simple, as some areas are safer than others, getting a good feel for the overall rate of crime can definitely be helpful. Overall, the Colona crime rate is 18% lower than the national average. If we break that down daily, that translates into 0.26 crimes per day - 0.03 violent crimes and 0.23 property crimes.

Has Crime in Colona Increased Since Last Year?

In the most recent crime report, year-over-year crime rates in Colona has increased by 46.2%. Examining the change in crime rates from one year to the next provides valuable insights into the evolving safety landscape of Colona, aiding residents in assessing whether it is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. These crime rates are categorized into two primary groups: violent and property crimes. Year-over-year, violent crime has increased by 66.7%, while property crime has increased by 44.1%. This comprehensive analysis offers potential residents essential information for making informed decisions about whether or not Colona is a safe place to live.

Potential Causes for Crime in Colona

Limited employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-wage jobs can result in higher rates of unemployment and underemployment. Regions where individuals grapple with joblessness or meager wages may exhibit greater vulnerability to an uptick in crime due to financial instability. While areas that have strong employment rates, often will see a reduction in overall crime. Colona, for instance, reports an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which differs from the national average of 4.7%.

Highly populated regions typically encompass expansive urban hubs teeming with diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality can be exacerbated, giving rise to enclaves of poverty amid affluence. Communities marked by economic disparities may contend with heightened property crimes, and in certain instances, violent crimes. Conversely, regions characterized by low population density often exhibit lower Colona crime rates. For instance, in Colona, the population density stands at 1390 people per square mile, diverging from the national average of 90.6 people per square mile.

Elevated rental costs can generate economic strain for both individuals and families, particularly those with restricted financial means. When a substantial proportion of one's income is allocated to housing costs, it often leaves limited resources for fulfilling other crucial necessities such as groceries, healthcare and education. This financial pressure can fuel desperation, potentially prompting individuals to resort to criminal actions, including theft or fraud, as a means of coping with their financial hardships. In Colona, the average monthly rent stands at $694, while the national average is $949 per month.

Colona crime map



The Colona crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Colona as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Colona crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Colona crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Colona crime rates are 18% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Colona are 46% lower than the national average
      • In Colona you have a 1 in 53 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Colona is safer than 48% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Colona has increased by 47%

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        Daily Crime In Colona (per 100,000 people)

        The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Colona for every 100,000 residents. The Colona total amount of daily crime is 1.04 times less than the Illinois average and 1.23 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Colona, is 1.44 times less than the Illinois average, and it is 1.85 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Colona has a daily crime average that is 1.01 times more than the Illinois average and 1.15 times less than the daily national rate.

        How Safe is Colona (higher is better)

        When comparing the safety of Colona to every other city in Illinois, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Colona safe? The gauges above illustrate that Colona is safer than 26% of every city located within Illinois along with 48% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Illinois and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Colona, IL is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Colona

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Colona is 1 in 501
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Colona is 1 in 59
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Colona is 1 in 53
        Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Colona, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 501. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 59 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Colona is 1 in 53.

        Year Over Year Crime In Colona (per 100,000 people)

        A good indicator of whether Colona is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Colona has increased by 68%, while the property crime rate in Colona has increased by 45% year over year. The number of total crimes in Colona has increased by 47% year over year.

        Colona police department

        Item Colona Illinois National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)1230,690558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.42.63.3
        There are a total of 12 Colona police officers. This results in 2.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 10.9% less than the Illinois average and 27.4% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Illinois

        State Total offenders Illinois /100K National /100K
        Illinois32,213263266
        There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

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        Colona, IL5,3072001,6971,897
        Source: The Colona, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.