Watseka, IL crime snapshot: safety grade D+, violent crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Watseka, IL demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (55.6% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 36 incidents suggests Watseka maintains good community safety standards.
Watseka demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the data provided for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1779228, a total of 36 crimes were recorded. These crimes are categorized into two main categories: property crime and assault. Property crime accounts for 16 of the total incidents, while assault accounts for 20. Within the property crime category, the most prevalent sub-category is larceny/theft offenses, with 12 incidents. Motor vehicle theft and destruction/damage/vandalism of property each account for 2 incidents. The assault category consists solely of assault offenses, with all 20 incidents falling under this sub-category. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, including the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US1779228, the population of that area, and the median income. With this information, we can calculate the crime rate per 100,000 residents, which is a standard measure for comparing crime rates across different areas. We can also determine the violent crime rate (based on the assault data) and the property crime rate. Furthermore, a safety score and grade could be assigned based on the overall crime rate and the types of crimes committed. A crime map could be generated to visualize the distribution of crimes within the area, and zip code data could be used to analyze crime patterns in more granular detail. Without the additional contextual data, it is difficult to provide a complete safety analysis or draw definitive conclusions about the safety of the area represented by GEOID 16000US1779228. However, the data suggests that both property crime and assault are present in the area, with assault offenses being slightly more prevalent than property crimes overall.
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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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Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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