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Is Shiloh, Illinois Safe?

Population 14,604 · Safer than 45% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Shiloh is a smaller community of 14,604 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 192.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,250 per 100K.

Shiloh Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricShilohIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate200.8323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1723.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate128.0--268.2
Theft Rate1250.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate343.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

192.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

201/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1723/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Shiloh

Violent crime in Shiloh is well below the national average. The rate of 200.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1723.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,250 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Shiloh Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault128
048% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary288
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,250
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft343
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Shiloh Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shiloh
200.8
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shiloh
1723.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Shiloh Safety

Is Shiloh safe?
It depends on where in Shiloh you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Shiloh?
192.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 200.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1723.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Shiloh safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Shiloh has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Shiloh?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Shiloh generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Shiloh police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Shiloh?
Crime rates have held steady in Shiloh, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Shiloh compare to other cities in Illinois?
Middle of the pack for Illinois. Shiloh isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 50th percentile among Illinois cities.
How safe is Shiloh to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Shiloh?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 45th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Shiloh?
200.8 per 100,000, which is 45% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (128), robbery (40), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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