Harvard, IL crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Harvard, IL demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
With property crimes being more prevalent (51.7% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 116 incidents suggests Harvard maintains good community safety standards.
Harvard demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1733331, a significant portion of reported incidents falls under the category of property crime, accounting for 60 out of a total of 116 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, with 41 reported cases, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property, which accounts for 17 incidents. Burglary/breaking & entering and motor vehicle theft are relatively less frequent, with only 1 reported incident each. Assault is the second most common main category, with 53 reported incidents, all classified as assault offenses. Sex offenses are less frequent, with a total of 2 reported incidents. The "others" category includes 1 reported incident of fraud offenses. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, such as the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US1733331, the population of the area, and the median income. This information would allow for the calculation of crime rates per 100,000 population and comparison to state and national averages. Furthermore, a safety score and grade could be assigned based on the overall crime rate and the prevalence of violent versus non-violent crimes. The violent crime rate could be calculated by combining the assault and sex offense incidents, while the property crime rate would be based on the incidents within the property crime category. Crime map data and zip code data would provide a more granular view of crime distribution within the area. Without this additional context, it is challenging to provide a complete safety assessment and derive meaningful insights.
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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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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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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
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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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