Galesburg, IL crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Galesburg, IL shows good safety standards with a B+ rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (51.4% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 323 incidents suggests Galesburg maintains good community safety standards.
Galesburg demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1728326, a total of 323 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 163 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Property crime is also significant, with a total of 133 incidents. Within property crime, Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property is the most frequent subcategory with 57 incidents, followed by Larceny/Theft Offenses with 56 incidents. Burglary/Breaking & Entering accounts for 14 incidents, while Motor Vehicle Theft and Stolen Property Offenses each have 3 incidents. Homicide is the least frequent category, with only 1 recorded incident of Homicide Offenses. Robbery accounts for 2 incidents, all classified as Robbery. Other crimes include 17 incidents, primarily Fraud Offenses (16 incidents) and Counterfeiting/Forgery (1 incident). Sex offenses total 7 incidents, with Kidnapping/Abduction accounting for 4 incidents and Sex Offenses for 3 incidents. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. Assuming GEOID 16000US1728326 represents the city of Chicago, Illinois, and using available data, we can estimate the following: Chicago's population is approximately 2.7 million. The median household income is around $65,000. Based on the 323 recorded crimes, the crime rate per 100,000 residents would be approximately 12. The violent crime rate, considering homicide, robbery, sex offenses, and assault, would be approximately 6 per 100,000 residents. The property crime rate would be approximately 5 per 100,000 residents. Without a standardized safety scoring system, a safety score and grade cannot be accurately assigned. However, based on the crime rates, the area might be considered relatively safe compared to other areas with higher crime rates.
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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.
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