Sherman, IL crime snapshot: safety grade A+, violent crime rate – per 1,000 residents, property crime rate – per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Very Safe
per 1000 residents
Sherman, 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 (100.0% 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 1 incidents suggests Sherman maintains good community safety standards.
Sherman demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the available data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1769342, a preliminary analysis reveals a total crime count of 1. This single reported incident falls under the main category of "property_crime." Specifically, the sub-category identified is "Burglary/Breaking & Entering," with a count of 1. Further context is needed to fully assess the implications of this data point. To provide a comprehensive safety analysis, additional information is required, including the city and state to which this GEOID corresponds, the population of that area, and the time period the data represents. With this information, we could calculate crime rates per 100,000 residents, compare them to state and national averages, and generate a more meaningful safety score and grade. Without knowing the population, it's impossible to determine if this single burglary represents a high or low crime rate. Similarly, median income data would help contextualize potential socioeconomic factors contributing to property crime. Crime map data and zip code level analysis would further refine our understanding 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 Sherman, IL.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Sherman, IL and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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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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