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Is Collinsville, Illinois Safe?

Population 23,717 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Collinsville is a smaller community of 23,717 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 210.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,193 per 100K.

Collinsville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCollinsvilleIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate222.8323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1884.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate183.0--268.2
Theft Rate1193.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate403.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

210.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

223/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1884/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Collinsville

Violent crime in Collinsville is below the national average. The rate of 222.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1884.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,193 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Collinsville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault183
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary221
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,193
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft403
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Collinsville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Collinsville
222.8
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Collinsville
1884.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Collinsville Safety

Is Collinsville safe?
Not especially. Collinsville earns a C with a crime rate of 210.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Collinsville?
210.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 222.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1884.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Collinsville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Collinsville has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Collinsville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Collinsville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Collinsville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Collinsville?
Crime rates have held steady in Collinsville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Collinsville compare to other cities in Illinois?
Middle of the pack for Illinois. Collinsville isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Illinois cities.
How safe is Collinsville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Collinsville?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Collinsville?
222.8 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (183), robbery (40), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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