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Is Wood River, Illinois Safe?

Population 10,224 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Wood River is a smaller community of 10,224 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 211.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,339 per 100K.

Wood River Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWood RiverIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate232.7323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1880.82036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate138.0--268.2
Theft Rate1339.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate424.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

211.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

233/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1881/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wood River

Violent crime in Wood River is below the national average. The rate of 232.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1880.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,339 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wood River Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault138
051% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary309
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,339
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft424
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wood River Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wood River
232.7
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wood River
1880.8
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wood River Safety

Is Wood River safe?
Not especially. Wood River earns a C with a crime rate of 211.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Wood River?
211.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 232.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1880.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wood River safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Wood River 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 Wood River?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wood River generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wood River police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wood River?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Wood River's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Wood River compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Wood River ranks behind about 72% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Wood River to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Wood River?
Mixed. Violent crime is 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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Wood River?
232.7 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (138), robbery (35), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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