Effingham, IL has safety grade D, a population of about 12,310, an overall crime rate near 2,055 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 Effingham, IL is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Effingham, IL for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Effingham, IL Crime Rate and Safety Report
Effingham, IL crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 9.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 10.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
9.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Effingham, IL shows good safety standards with a A rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (46.2% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 253 incidents suggests Effingham maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Effingham demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Effingham, IL Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1722736, a total of 253 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 104 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is also significant, with a total of 117 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most frequent, with 56 incidents, followed by "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" at 28 incidents, "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" at 17 incidents, "Motor Vehicle Theft" at 12 incidents, and "Stolen Property Offenses" at 4 incidents. Other crime categories include "others" with 24 incidents, encompassing "Fraud Offenses" (18 incidents), "Counterfeiting/Forgery" (4 incidents), "Embezzlement" (1 incident), and "Arson" (1 incident). Sex offenses are relatively low, with 7 incidents, including "Sex Offenses, Non-forcible" (2 incidents), "Sex Offenses" (1 incident), and "Kidnapping/Abduction" (4 incidents). Robbery is the least frequent category, with only 1 incident recorded. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, such as the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US1722736, the population of that area, and the median income. With this data, we could calculate the crime rate per 100,000 population, assign a safety score and grade, and determine the violent and property crime rates. Furthermore, crime map data and zip code information would allow for a more granular understanding of crime distribution within the area. Without this contextual information, the insights that can be derived from the data are limited to the relative frequencies of different crime categories.
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Safest Zip Codes
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60602
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Safety109.3
Per 1K109
Total Crimes62523
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Safety105.4
Per 1K105
Total Crimes60603
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Safety100.7
Per 1K101
Total Crimes60604
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Safety101.3
Per 1K101
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FAQ about crime in Effingham, IL
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 Effingham, 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
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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