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Is Edwardsville, Illinois Safe?

Population 26,463 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Edwardsville is a smaller community of 26,463 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 237 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,464 per 100K.

Edwardsville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEdwardsvilleIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate350.3323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2020.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate273.0--268.2
Theft Rate1464.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate289.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

350/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2020/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Edwardsville

Violent crime in Edwardsville is close to the national average. The rate of 350.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2020.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,464 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Edwardsville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault273
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery85
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary339
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,464
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft289
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Edwardsville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Edwardsville
350.3
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Edwardsville
2020.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Edwardsville Safety

Is Edwardsville safe?
Not especially. Edwardsville earns a C- with a crime rate of 237 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 Edwardsville?
237 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 350.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2020.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Edwardsville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Edwardsville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,464 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Edwardsville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Edwardsville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Edwardsville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Edwardsville?
No. Crime in Edwardsville has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Edwardsville compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Edwardsville ranks behind about 74% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Edwardsville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Edwardsville?
Bad. A C- grade and 237 per-thousand rate put Edwardsville below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 350 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Edwardsville?
350.3 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (273), robbery (85), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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