Robinson, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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27%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

5%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

33%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Robinson_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	122	n/a (estimate)	1,697	1,970	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	7.8	6.3
Rape	9	n/a	125.2	48.1	40.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	84.7	66.1
Assault	19	n/a	264.3	146.7	268.2
Violent crime	28	n/a (estimate)	389	287	370
Burglary	17	n/a	236.5	208.5	269.8
Theft	70	n/a	973.7	1,192.7	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	7	n/a	97.4	281.6	282.7
Property crime	94	n/a (estimate)	1,308	1,683	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Robinson, IL

The Robinson crime rates are 27% lower than the national average. There are two main categories of crime - violent crime and property crime. Violent crime consists of murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. There were a total of 28 violent crimes in Robinson (389 per 100,000 people), which is 5.3% higher than the national average and there were a total of 94 property crimes (1308 per 100,000 residents) which is 33.1% lower than average.

The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Robinson is very close to the national average of all cities that reported crime. Robinson reported 389 violent crimes, while the average of all cities was 370.

In a remarkable testament to the city's commitment to safety, Robinson reported a murder rate of 0. This could indicate that it is a very safe place to live, but also serves as an inspiration to other urban areas striving for safer communities. Examining the full crime report will provide a complete overview of all crimes - violent and property.

Is Robinson a Safe Place to Live?

Is Robinson a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Robinson has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 27%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 0.33 daily incidents, encompassing 0.08 violent crimes and 0.26 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Robinson as a potential place to call home.

Potential Causes for Crime in Robinson

Robinson reports an unemployment rate of 2.3%, contrasting with the national average of 4.7%. Constrained employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-paying positions can contribute to elevated rates of unemployment and underemployment. Areas where individuals contend with joblessness or insufficient wages may display heightened susceptibility to an increase in criminal activities attributed to economic insecurity. Conversely, regions characterized by robust employment rates often witness a decrease in overall Robinson crime rates.

High population density areas are often large urban centers with diverse economic opportunities. These areas can exacerbate income inequality, with pockets of poverty existing alongside affluence. Areas with economic disparities may experience higher property crimes and, in some cases, violent crimes. On the other hand, areas with low population density tend to see lower Robinson crime rates. The population density in Robinson is 1581.6 people per square mile, while the national average is 90.6 people per square mile.

The level of education within a community can impact crime rates. Higher educational attainment often correlates with lower crime rates, as it provides individuals with better job opportunities and alternatives to criminal behavior. While lower educational achievement rates tend to lead to higher crime rates. In Robinson, 78.1% of people have completed high school, while 83% of people have completed high school nationally.

Robinson crime map

The Robinson crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Robinson as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Robinson crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Robinson crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Robinson crime rates are 27% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Robinson are 5% higher than the national average
In Robinson you have a 1 in 59 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Robinson is safer than 33% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Robinson has decreased by 27%

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Daily Crime In Robinson (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Robinson for every 100,000 residents. The Robinson total amount of daily crime is 1.16 times less than the Illinois average and 1.37 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Robinson, is 1.36 times more than the Illinois average, and it is 1.05 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Robinson has a daily crime average that is 1.29 times less than the Illinois average and 1.49 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Robinson (higher is better)

Compared to the other cities in Illinois and all other cities across the US, is Robinson safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Robinson is safer than 17% of other cities in the state of Illinois. In addition, Robinson is safer than 33% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all Illinois and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Robinson. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Robinson is below average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Robinson

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Robinson is 1 in 257

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Robinson is 1 in 77

The chance of being a victim of crime in Robinson is 1 in 59

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Robinson? In Robinson, you have a 1 in 257 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 77. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Robinson, IL is 1 in 59.

Year Over Year Crime In Robinson (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Robinson is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Robinson has decreased by 22%, while the property crime rate in Robinson has decreased by 28% year over year. The number of total crimes in Robinson has decreased by 27% year over year.

Robinson police department

Item	Robinson	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	14	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 14 Robinson police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 31.6% less than the Illinois average and 44.3% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Illinois

State	Total offenders	Illinois_/100K	National_/100K
Illinois	32,213	263	266

There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Palestine, IL	1,200	82	490	572
Oblong, IL	1,520	147	864	1,012
Emison, IN	78	402	2,031	2,433
Merom, IN	191	449	2,265	2,714
Stoy, IL	146	405	2,377	2,783
Hutsonville, IL	568	434	2,547	2,982
Russellville, IL	75	444	2,604	3,048
Robinson, IL	7,431	389	1,308	1,697

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Montpelier, VT	7,434	325	1,839	2,164
Tyrone, GA	7,427	51	480	531
Whitinsville, MA	7,435	321	1,066	1,387
Clarkston, WA	7,435	578	4,734	5,312
Georgetown, DE	7,436	848	3,613	4,461
Robinson, IL	7,431	389	1,308	1,697

Source: The Robinson, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.