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East Moline, IL has safety grade B+, a population of about 20,683, an overall crime rate near 387 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether East Moline, IL is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for East Moline, IL for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.

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East Moline, IL Crime Rate and Safety Report

East Moline, IL crime snapshot: safety grade B+, violent crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.

Safety Score

B+

Moderately Safe

Violent Crime Rate

2.00

per 1000 residents

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Property Crime Rate

2.00

per 1000 residents

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Total Crimes

80

reported incidents

Safety Analysis & Recommendations

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Overall Assessment

East Moline, IL demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.

Safety Recommendations

Given the higher rate of violent crimes (53.8% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.

Trend Analysis

The relatively low crime count of 80 incidents suggests East Moline maintains good community safety standards.

Comparison Insights

East Moline demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.

Analysis generated on: 10/27/2026

East Moline, IL Crime Analysis

Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1722073, a total of 80 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 43 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent category, with a total of 35 incidents. Within property crime, "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" is the most common subcategory, with 20 incidents, followed by "Larceny/Theft Offenses" with 7 incidents, "Stolen Property Offenses" with 4 incidents, "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" with 3 incidents, and "Motor Vehicle Theft" with only 1 incident. The "others" category accounts for the remaining 2 crimes, split between "Arson" and "Fraud Offenses," each with 1 incident. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID 16000US1722073 corresponds to the city of Champaign, Illinois. Without specific population data for this GEOID, we cannot calculate the crime rate per 100,000 residents. Similarly, median income data, safety scores, safety grades, violent crime rates, property crime rates, crime map data, and zip code-specific data are unavailable from the provided JSON. However, based on the existing data, we can infer that assault and vandalism are significant concerns in this area. The relatively low number of burglaries and motor vehicle thefts might suggest that these are less pressing issues compared to assault and vandalism. The presence of arson and fraud, though infrequent, indicates the existence of other types of criminal activity. A more detailed analysis would require additional data points, including population figures, socioeconomic indicators, and geographic crime distribution.

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Safest Zip Codes
3
61256
#1
Rock Island County Area
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Safety
12.6
Per 1K
13
Total Crimes

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61275
#2
Rock Island County Area
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Safety
13.3
Per 1K
13
Total Crimes

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61257
#3
Rock Island County Area
0
Safety
13.8
Per 1K
14
Total Crimes

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High Crime Zip Codes
3
61257
#1
Rock Island County Area
0
Safety
13.8
Per 1K
14
Total Crimes
61256
#2
Rock Island County Area
0
Safety
12.6
Per 1K
13
Total Crimes
61275
#3
Rock Island County Area
0
Safety
13.3
Per 1K
13
Total Crimes

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FAQ about crime in East Moline, IL

PulseReal currently grades East Moline, IL as B+. The population used for these rates is 20,683. The overall crime rate on this page is about 387 per 100,000 residents.

Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.

The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in East Moline, IL.

Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.

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Data sources & further reading

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FBI Crime Data Explorer

Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.

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