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Is Godfrey, Illinois Safe?

Population 17,620 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,620, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Godfrey earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,420 per 100K.

Godfrey Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGodfreyIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate239.5323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2143.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate160.0--268.2
Theft Rate1420.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate347.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

240/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2143/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Godfrey

Violent crime in Godfrey is below the national average. The rate of 239.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2143.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,420 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Godfrey Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault160
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary350
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,420
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft347
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Godfrey Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Godfrey
239.5
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Godfrey
2143.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Godfrey Safety

Is Godfrey safe?
Not especially. Godfrey earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Godfrey?
238.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 239.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2143.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Godfrey safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Godfrey's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,420 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Godfrey?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Godfrey generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Godfrey police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Godfrey?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Godfrey's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Godfrey compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Godfrey ranks behind about 83% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Godfrey to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Godfrey?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.3 per-thousand rate put Godfrey below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 240 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Godfrey?
239.5 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (160), robbery (50), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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