Newton, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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26%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

19%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

27%

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}	Newton_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	43	n/a (estimate)	1,572	2,004	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.8	5.0
Rape	2	n/a	73.1	46.9	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	90.2	60.6
Assault	6	n/a	219.4	146.3	256.1
Violent crime	8	n/a (estimate)	293	289	359
Burglary	3	n/a	109.7	290.5	229.2
Theft	32	n/a	1,170.0	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	290.4	258.8
Property crime	35	n/a (estimate)	1,280	1,715	1,760

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Newton crime map

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

Newton crime rates are 26% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Newton are 19% lower than the national average
In Newton you have a 1 in 64 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Newton is safer than 66% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Newton has increased by 3%

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Daily Crime In Newton (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Newton

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Newton is 1 in 342

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Newton is 1 in 79

The chance of being a victim of crime in Newton is 1 in 64

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

Newton police department

Item	Newton	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	7	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.5	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 7 Newton police officers. This results in 2.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 7.4% less than the Illinois average and 24.6% 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}
Oblong, IL	1,520	0	599	599
Dieterich, IL	726	321	1,904	2,224
Montrose, IL	202	418	2,481	2,899
Ste. Marie, IL	358	429	2,545	2,974
Hidalgo, IL	100	447	2,650	3,097
Yale, IL	129	459	2,726	3,185
Wheeler, IL	178	467	2,771	3,238
Newton, IL	2,884	293	1,280	1,572

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Cordaville, MA	2,884	49	174	224
Jacksonville, OR	2,883	103	481	584
Marion, KY	2,885	35	1,178	1,212
Chincoteague, VA	2,885	123	1,108	1,231
Clinton, MI	2,885	444	768	1,212
Newton, IL	2,884	293	1,280	1,572

Source: The Newton, 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.