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.
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Pekin, IL has moderate safety concerns with a C+ rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
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.
With 524 total incidents, Pekin shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is assault.
Pekin demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
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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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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