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Is Glen Carbon, Illinois Safe?

Population 13,898 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Glen Carbon runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,503 per 100K.

Glen Carbon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGlen CarbonIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate377.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2244.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1503.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate400.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

377/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2245/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Glen Carbon

Violent crime in Glen Carbon is close to the national average. The rate of 377.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2244.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,503 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Glen Carbon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary293
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,503
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft400
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Glen Carbon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glen Carbon
377.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glen Carbon
2244.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Glen Carbon Safety

Is Glen Carbon safe?
Not especially. Glen Carbon earns a D with a crime rate of 262.2 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 Glen Carbon?
262.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 377.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2244.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Glen Carbon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Glen Carbon's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,503 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Glen Carbon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Glen Carbon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Glen Carbon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Glen Carbon?
No. Crime in Glen Carbon has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Glen Carbon compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Glen Carbon ranks behind about 85% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Glen Carbon 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 Glen Carbon?
Bad. A D grade and 262.2 per-thousand rate put Glen Carbon below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 377 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Glen Carbon?
377.1 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (76), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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