Roscoe, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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74%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

85%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

72%

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}	Roscoe_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	65	n/a (estimate)	601	1,970	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	9.2	7.8	6.3
Rape	2	n/a	18.5	48.1	40.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	84.7	66.1
Assault	3	n/a	27.7	146.7	268.2
Violent crime	6	n/a (estimate)	55	287	370
Burglary	9	n/a	83.2	208.5	269.8
Theft	46	n/a	425.3	1,192.7	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	37.0	281.6	282.7
Property crime	59	n/a (estimate)	546	1,683	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Roscoe, IL

Crime is typically categorized into two main types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. Based on the most recent report, the Roscoe crime rate is lower than the national average by 74.1%. Specifically, there were 6 violent crimes in Roscoe, equivalent to 55 per 100,000 individuals, lower than the national average by 85%. Furthermore, Roscoe recorded 59 property crimes, amounting to 546 per 100,000 residents, which was lower than the average by 72.1%.

With a crime rate of 601, significantly below the national average of 2324, Roscoe stands out as one of the safest places to reside in the United States. This distinction is primarily attributed to the calculation of total crimes, which encompasses both violent and property crimes per 100,000 residents.

With only 55 incidents per 100,000 people, Roscoe boasts an exceptionally low rate of violent crimes, positioning it as one of the safest cities in the United States. Given these low violent crime rates, Roscoe has become an appealing destination for individuals in search of a secure and welcoming place to establish their new home.

Since 1990, property crime rates per 100,000 people in the United States have steadily decreased. Recently, the average did increase slightly. Having said that, Roscoe has a property crime rate that is well below the national average with only 546 reported property crimes compared to the national average of 1954. Based on this report, Roscoe remains a very safe place to live with regards to property crime.

Is Roscoe a Safe Place to Live?

To get a feel for the safety of living in Roscoe, it's essential to analyze both the overall crime rate and the daily incident count. Roscoe presents a total crime rate that is 74% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. Consequently, Roscoe experiences an average of 0.18 daily crimes, comprising 0.02 violent incidents and 0.16 property-related offenses. This evaluation offers a comprehensive understanding of the safety landscape, aiding individuals in making informed decisions when considering relocation.

Has Crime in Roscoe Increased Since Last Year?

In the most recent crime report, year-over-year crime rates in Roscoe has decreased by 13.3%. Examining the change in crime rates from one year to the next provides valuable insights into the evolving safety landscape of Roscoe, aiding residents in assessing whether it is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. These crime rates are categorized into two primary groups: violent and property crimes. Year-over-year, violent crime has decreased by 45.5%, while property crime has decreased by 7.8%. This comprehensive analysis offers potential residents essential information for making informed decisions about whether or not Roscoe is a safe place to live.

Potential Causes for Crime in Roscoe

The economic well-being of a city's residents plays a significant role in crime rates. High poverty rates and income inequality can lead to increased crime stats as individuals may resort to illegal activities to meet their basic needs. While lower rates could lead to a lower Roscoe crime rate. The poverty level in Roscoe is 4.1%, while the national average is 15.1%.

Regions characterized by high population density frequently encompass expansive urban hubs that offer diverse economic prospects. In such areas, income inequality can be exacerbated, creating pockets of poverty alongside affluence. Economic disparities within these regions may correlate with elevated property crimes and, in certain instances, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density numbers generally exhibit reduced Roscoe crime rates. Roscoe registers a population density of 1035.8 people per square mile, in contrast to the national average of 90.6 people per square mile.

The educational level within a community can have an influence on crime rates. Typically, higher levels of education are associated with reduced crime rates, as they offer individuals improved employment prospects and alternatives to engaging in criminal activities. Conversely, lower educational attainment tends to correspond with higher crime rates. In Roscoe, 90.2% of residents have achieved at least a high school diploma, which differs from the national average of 83%.

Roscoe crime map

The Roscoe crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Roscoe 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 Roscoe crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Roscoe 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

Roscoe crime rates are 74% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Roscoe are 85% lower than the national average
In Roscoe you have a 1 in 167 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Roscoe is safer than 86% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Roscoe has decreased by 16%

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Daily Crime In Roscoe (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Roscoe, Illinois is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Roscoe are 3.28 times less than the Illinois average and 3.87 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Roscoe are 5.18 times less than than Illinois and 6.67 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Roscoe are 3.08 times less than than Illinois and 3.58 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Roscoe (higher is better)

How safe is Roscoe, Illinois compared to other cities in Illinois and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Roscoe is safer than 74% of the cities in Illinois and 86% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Illinois and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Roscoe. Overall, Roscoe is ranked above average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Roscoe

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Roscoe is 1 in 1803

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Roscoe is 1 in 184

The chance of being a victim of crime in Roscoe is 1 in 167

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Roscoe? In Roscoe, you have a 1 in 1803 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 184. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Roscoe, IL is 1 in 167.

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

Determining whether Roscoe is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Roscoe violent crime rates have decreased by 48%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 10% year over year. Total crimes for Roscoe has decreased by 16% in the same time frame.

Roscoe police department

Item	Roscoe	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	13	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.2	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 13 Roscoe police officers. This results in 1.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 54.3% less than the Illinois average and 62.8% 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}
Sharon, WI	1,613	0	126	126
Timberlane, IL	1,158	62	362	424
Orfordville, WI	1,450	124	576	700
Capron, IL	1,656	140	824	964
Winnebago, IL	3,539	173	797	971
Clinton, WI	1,994	92	918	1,010
Rockton, IL	7,710	90	1,111	1,202
Roscoe, IL	10,632	55	546	601

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
East Liverpool, OH	10,632	414	2,511	2,925
Gardere, LA	10,629	638	2,788	3,427
Lansdowne, PA	10,637	265	1,403	1,668
Petal, MS	10,624	69	423	492
Corning, NY	10,642	486	2,532	3,018
Roscoe, IL	10,632	55	546	601

Source: The Roscoe, 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.