Pontoon Beach, IL crime snapshot: safety grade B, violent crime rate 1.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Somewhat Safe
per 1000 residents
Pontoon Beach, 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 (54.2% 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 24 incidents suggests Pontoon Beach maintains good community safety standards.
Pontoon Beach demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1761067, a total of 24 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is property crime, accounting for 13 incidents. Within property crime, the most frequent sub-category is larceny/theft offenses, with 7 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property, with 5 incidents, and burglary/breaking & entering, with 1 incident. Assault is the second most common main category, with 6 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. Other crime categories include others, homicide, sex offenses, and robbery, each with a lower total count. The "others" category includes 2 fraud offenses. Homicide and robbery each have 1 incident, classified as homicide offenses and robbery, respectively. Sex offenses also have 1 incident, classified as kidnapping/abduction. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID 16000US1761067 represents a specific geographic area, but without knowing the city and state it corresponds to, it's impossible to provide relevant context. To calculate the crime rate per 100k, the population of the area is required. Similarly, the median income is needed to understand the socioeconomic factors that may influence crime rates. The safety score and grade are subjective measures that require a specific scoring system or algorithm. The violent crime rate and property crime rate can be calculated by dividing the number of violent crimes (assault, homicide, sex offenses, and robbery) and property crimes by the population, respectively, and multiplying by 100,000. Crime map data and zip codes data would provide a more granular view of crime distribution within the area.
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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.
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 Pontoon Beach, 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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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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