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Is Pingree Grove, Illinois Safe?

Population 12,545 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Pingree Grove has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 257.6 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,410 per 100K.

Pingree Grove Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPingree GroveIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate362.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2213.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate243.0--268.2
Theft Rate1410.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate559.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

362/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2214/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pingree Grove

Violent crime in Pingree Grove is close to the national average. The rate of 362.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2213.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,410 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pingree Grove Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault243
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary411
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,410
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft559
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pingree Grove Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pingree Grove
362.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pingree Grove
2213.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pingree Grove Safety

Is Pingree Grove safe?
Not especially. Pingree Grove earns a D with a crime rate of 257.6 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 Pingree Grove?
257.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 362.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2213.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pingree Grove safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pingree Grove's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,410 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pingree Grove?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pingree Grove generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pingree Grove police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pingree Grove?
No. Crime in Pingree Grove has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Pingree Grove compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Pingree Grove ranks behind about 75% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Pingree Grove to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Pingree Grove?
Bad. A D grade and 257.6 per-thousand rate put Pingree Grove below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 362 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pingree Grove?
362.1 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (243), robbery (78), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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