Freeburg, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

73%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

82%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

71%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Freeburg_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	28	n/a (estimate)	622	2,030	2,281
Murder	1	n/a	22.2	6.6	5.7
Rape	2	n/a	44.4	42.5	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	110.2	66.5
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	150.8	264.1
Violent crime	3	n/a (estimate)	67	310	364
Burglary	4	n/a	88.9	231.8	250.7
Theft	16	n/a	355.5	1,143.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	5	n/a	111.1	344.7	318.7
Property crime	25	n/a (estimate)	555	1,720	1,917

Freeburg crime map

The Freeburg crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Freeburg 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 Freeburg crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Freeburg 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

Freeburg crime rates are 73% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Freeburg are 82% lower than the national average
In Freeburg you have a 1 in 161 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Freeburg is safer than 61% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Freeburg has decreased by 2%

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Daily Crime In Freeburg (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Freeburg on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Illinois and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Freeburg (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Illinois, are 3.26 times less than the state average and 3.67 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Freeburg on a daily basis are 4.65 times less than than Illinois average and 5.46 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Freeburg are 3.10 times less than the daily state average and 3.45 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Freeburg (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Freeburg in comparison to other Illinois communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Freeburg safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Freeburg being safer than 41% of cities in Illinois and 61% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Illinois cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Freeburg. In conclusion, Freeburg ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Freeburg

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Freeburg is 1 in 1501

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Freeburg is 1 in 181

The chance of being a victim of crime in Freeburg is 1 in 161

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Freeburg, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 1501. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 181 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 Freeburg is 1 in 161.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Freeburg is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Freeburg has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 6% in Freeburg, while property crimes in Freeburg have decreased by 2%. Total crime has decreased by 2% year over year.

Freeburg police department

Item	Freeburg	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	8	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 8 Freeburg police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 30.6% less than the Illinois average and 43.5% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Illinois

State	Total offenders	Illinois_/100K	National_/100K
Illinois	32,213	263	266

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.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Trenton, IL	2,604	38	38	76
Millstadt, IL	3,882	51	279	330
Mascoutah, IL	8,454	23	385	408
New Baden, IL	3,150	30	416	445
New Athens, IL	1,920	53	426	479
Fairmont City, IL	2,082	322	459	781
Shiloh, IL	13,465	157	674	830
Freeburg, IL	3,911	67	555	622

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Baden, PA	3,911	154	913	1,067
Grayson, KY	3,910	184	1,312	1,496
Huxley, IA	3,912	43	662	704
Nichols Hills, OK	3,910	105	1,288	1,393
Highland Acres, DE	3,913	164	811	975
Freeburg, IL	3,911	67	555	622

Source: The Freeburg, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.