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Is Freeport, Illinois Safe?

Population 23,202 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Freeport is a smaller community of 23,202 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 240.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,371 per 100K.

Freeport Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFreeportIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate386.2323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2015.82036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate302.0--268.2
Theft Rate1371.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate437.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

240.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

386/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2016/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Freeport

Violent crime in Freeport is close to the national average. The rate of 386.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2015.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,371 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 302 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Freeport Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault302
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary377
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,371
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft437
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Freeport Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Freeport
386.2
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Freeport
2015.8
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Freeport Safety

Is Freeport safe?
Not especially. Freeport earns a C- with a crime rate of 240.2 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 Freeport?
240.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 386.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2015.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Freeport safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Freeport's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,371 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Freeport?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Freeport generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Freeport police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Freeport?
Crime rates have held steady in Freeport, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Freeport compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Freeport 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 Freeport to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Freeport?
Bad. A C- grade and 240.2 per-thousand rate put Freeport below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 386 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Freeport?
386.2 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (302), robbery (58), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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