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Is Granite City, Illinois Safe?

Population 26,807 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Granite City is a smaller community of 26,807 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 229.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,165 per 100K.

Granite City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGranite CityIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate364.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1926.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate214.0--268.2
Theft Rate1165.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate316.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

364/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1927/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Granite City

Violent crime in Granite City is close to the national average. The rate of 364.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1926.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,165 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Granite City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault214
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary289
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,165
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft316
099% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Granite City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Granite City
364.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Granite City
1926.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Granite City Safety

Is Granite City safe?
Not especially. Granite City earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.1 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 Granite City?
229.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 364.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1926.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Granite City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Granite City's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,165 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Granite City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Granite City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Granite City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Granite City?
Crime rates have held steady in Granite City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Granite City compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Granite City ranks behind about 70% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Granite City 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 Granite City?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.1 per-thousand rate put Granite City below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 364 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Granite City?
364.1 per 100,000, which is 0% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (214), robbery (64), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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