Peoria, IL has safety grade D, a population of about 112,644, an overall crime rate near 2,031 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 Peoria, IL is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Peoria, IL for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Peoria, IL
Peoria, IL crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 12.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
12.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (58.7% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 2,288 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Peoria align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Peoria, IL Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1759000, a total of 2,288 crimes were reported. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 1,312 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent, with 779 incidents. Within property crime, "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" is the most common subcategory with 346 incidents, followed by "Larceny/Theft Offenses" with 258 incidents. Robbery accounts for 23 incidents, all categorized as "Robbery." Homicide is the least frequent, with 7 incidents, all classified as "Homicide Offenses." Sex offenses account for 46 incidents, with a mix of subcategories including "Sex Offenses, Non-forcible," "Sex Offenses," and "Kidnapping/Abduction." The "others" category includes 121 incidents, with "Fraud Offenses" being the most common subcategory at 95 incidents. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, such as the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US1759000, the population of that area, and the median income. This information would allow for the calculation of crime rates per 100,000 population and comparisons to national averages. Furthermore, a safety score and grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip code data would provide a more detailed understanding of the safety landscape in this area. Without this contextual information, the analysis is limited to the raw counts of different crime categories.
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
61602
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Safety64.8
Per 1K65
Total Crimes61603
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Safety29.4
Per 1K29
Total Crimes61605
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Safety27.9
Per 1K28
Total Crimes61604
0
Safety17.7
Per 1K18
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FAQ about crime in Peoria, 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 Peoria, 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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