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Is Moline, Illinois Safe?

Population 42,362 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Moline has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 267.7 per 1,000 residents. Theft is the most common offense at 2,131 per 100K, which is well above the national average.

Moline Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMolineIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate275.0323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2402.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate228.0--268.2
Theft Rate2131.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate520.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

267.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

275/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2402/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Moline

Violent crime in Moline is below the national average. The rate of 275.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2402.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,131 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Moline Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault228
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary468
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,131
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft520
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Moline Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moline
275.0
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moline
2402.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Moline Safety

Is Moline safe?
Not especially. Moline earns a D with a crime rate of 267.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Moline?
267.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 275.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2402.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Moline safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Moline's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,131 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Moline?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Moline generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Moline police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Moline?
Crime rates have held steady in Moline, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Moline compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Moline ranks behind about 77% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Moline to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Moline?
Bad. A D grade and 267.7 per-thousand rate put Moline below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 275 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Moline?
275.0 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (228), robbery (68), and murder (3.0) 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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