Freeburg, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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93%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

100%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

91%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Freeburg_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	7	n/a (estimate)	156	2,004	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.8	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	46.9	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	90.2	60.6
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	146.3	256.1
Violent crime	0	n/a (estimate)	0	289	359
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	290.5	229.2
Theft	5	n/a	111.8	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	2	n/a	44.7	290.4	258.8
Property crime	7	n/a (estimate)	156	1,715	1,760

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Freeburg crime map

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

Freeburg crime rates are 93% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Freeburg are 100% lower than the national average
In Freeburg you have a 1 in 640 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Freeburg is safer than 61% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Freeburg has decreased by 75%

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Daily Crime In Freeburg (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Freeburg on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Illinois and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Freeburg (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Illinois, are 12.81 times less than the state average and 13.54 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Freeburg on a daily basis are equal to than Illinois average and equal to the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Freeburg are 10.96 times less than the daily state average and 11.25 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Freeburg (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Freeburg in comparison to other Illinois communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Freeburg safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Freeburg being safer than 41% of cities in Illinois and 61% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Illinois cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Freeburg. In conclusion, Freeburg ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Freeburg

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Freeburg is 0

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Freeburg is 1 in 640

The chance of being a victim of crime in Freeburg is 1 in 640

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Freeburg, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 0. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 640 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Freeburg is 1 in 640.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Freeburg is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Freeburg has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 100% in Freeburg, while property crimes in Freeburg have decreased by 72%. Total crime has decreased by 75% year over year.

Freeburg police department

Item	Freeburg	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	8	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 8 Freeburg police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 30.6% less than the Illinois average and 43.5% 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}
Millstadt, IL	3,882	0	179	179
Smithton, IL	4,019	0	233	233
New Baden, IL	3,150	90	149	239
Trenton, IL	2,604	38	228	266
Lebanon, IL	4,443	88	220	309
Mascoutah, IL	8,454	45	345	390
New Athens, IL	1,920	54	595	649
Freeburg, IL	3,911	0	156	156

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City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Baden, PA	3,911	142	830	972
Huxley, IA	3,912	21	590	611
Nichols Hills, OK	3,910	79	866	944
Grayson, KY	3,910	290	1,923	2,212
Florence, CO	3,913	388	905	1,292
Freeburg, IL	3,911	0	156	156

Source: The Freeburg, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.