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Is Zion, Illinois Safe?

Population 24,447 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Zion runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 83% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,046 per 100K.

Zion Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricZionIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate346.5323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2303.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate250.0--268.2
Theft Rate2046.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate494.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

347/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2304/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Zion

Violent crime in Zion is close to the national average. The rate of 346.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2303.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,046 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Zion Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault250
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary242
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,046
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft494
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Zion Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Zion
346.5
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Zion
2303.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Zion Safety

Is Zion safe?
Not especially. Zion earns a D with a crime rate of 265 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 Zion?
265 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 346.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2303.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Zion safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Zion's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,046 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Zion?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Zion generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Zion police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Zion?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Zion's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Zion compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Zion ranks behind about 81% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Zion to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Zion?
Bad. A D grade and 265 per-thousand rate put Zion below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 347 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Zion?
346.5 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (250), robbery (62), and murder (5.0) 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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