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Is East Moline, Illinois Safe?

Population 20,453 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

East Moline is a smaller community of 20,453 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,828 per 100K.

East Moline Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEast MolineIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate398.3323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2052.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate322.0--268.2
Theft Rate1828.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate219.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

398/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2052/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for East Moline

Violent crime in East Moline is close to the national average. The rate of 398.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2052.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,828 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 322 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

East Moline Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault322
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary366
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,828
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft219
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How East Moline Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

East Moline
398.3
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

East Moline
2052.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About East Moline Safety

Is East Moline safe?
Not especially. East Moline earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in East Moline?
245.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 398.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2052.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is East Moline safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. East Moline's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,828 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in East Moline?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in East Moline generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the East Moline police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in East Moline?
No. Crime in East Moline has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does East Moline compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. East Moline ranks behind about 78% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is East Moline to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in East Moline?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.1 per-thousand rate put East Moline below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 398 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in East Moline?
398.3 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (322), robbery (44), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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