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Is Justice, Illinois Safe?

Population 12,285 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,285, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Justice earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,555 per 100K.

Justice Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJusticeIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate382.2323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2106.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate264.0--268.2
Theft Rate1555.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate180.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

382/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2106/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Justice

Violent crime in Justice is close to the national average. The rate of 382.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2106.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,555 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Justice Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault264
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery95
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary297
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,555
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft180
057% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Justice Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Justice
382.2
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Justice
2106.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Justice Safety

Is Justice safe?
Not especially. Justice earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.8 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 Justice?
248.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 382.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2106.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Justice safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Justice's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,555 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Justice?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Justice generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Justice police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Justice?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Justice's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Justice compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Justice ranks behind about 87% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Justice to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Justice?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.8 per-thousand rate put Justice below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 382 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Justice?
382.2 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (264), robbery (95), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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