Pekin, IL has safety grade D, a population of about 32,796, an overall crime rate near 1,598 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 Pekin, IL is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Pekin, IL for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Pekin, IL
Pekin, IL crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 10.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
10.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Pekin, IL has moderate safety concerns with a C+ rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (59.5% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
With 524 total incidents, Pekin shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is assault.
Comparison Insights
Pekin demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Pekin, IL Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1758447, a total of 524 incidents were recorded. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 309 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Property crime is the second most frequent, with 166 incidents, primarily driven by Larceny/Theft Offenses (93 incidents), followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (44 incidents). Other notable property crimes include Burglary/Breaking & Entering (13 incidents) and Motor Vehicle Theft (12 incidents). The "others" category encompasses 37 incidents, with Fraud Offenses being the most common (29 incidents), along with smaller numbers of Embezzlement (5 incidents), and single incidents of Extortion/Blackmail, Arson, and Counterfeiting/Forgery. Sex offenses account for 9 incidents, with Kidnapping/Abduction being the primary subcategory (8 incidents) and one Sex Offense incident. Robbery is relatively rare, with only 1 incident recorded. Homicide is also infrequent, with 2 incidents, both classified as Homicide Offenses. To provide a comprehensive safety analysis, additional information is needed, including the city and state name associated with GEOID 16000US1758447, its population, median income, crime rates per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes. These data points are essential for calculating crime rates, assessing the overall safety of the area, and comparing it to other regions. Without this contextual information, the analysis is limited to the distribution of crime categories within the provided dataset.
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
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 Pekin, 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 Pekin, 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.
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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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