Smithton, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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89%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

100%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

87%

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}	Smithton_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	9	n/a (estimate)	233	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	9	n/a	232.8	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	290.4	258.8
Property crime	9	n/a (estimate)	233	1,715	1,760

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Smithton crime map

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

Smithton crime rates are 89% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Smithton are 100% lower than the national average
In Smithton you have a 1 in 430 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Smithton is safer than 72% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Smithton has decreased by 79%

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Daily Crime In Smithton (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Smithton 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 Smithton (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Illinois, are 8.61 times less than the state average and 9.10 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Smithton on a daily basis are equal to than Illinois average and equal to the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Smithton are 7.37 times less than the daily state average and 7.56 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Smithton (higher is better)

Is Smithton safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Illinois as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Smithton to other cities in the state and across the country, Smithton is 56% safer than other cities of Illinois and 72% safer than other cities in the nation. Smithton has a ranks above average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Smithton

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

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Smithton is 1 in 430

The chance of being a victim of crime in Smithton is 1 in 430

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Smithton? In Smithton, IL you have a 0 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 430 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 430 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Smithton.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Smithton, Illinois (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Smithton has decreased by 100%, the amount of property crime in Smithton has decreased by 76%, and the total amount of crime in Smithton has decreased by 79% year over year.

Smithton police department

Item	Smithton	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	7	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.9	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 7 Smithton police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 28.5% less than the Illinois average and 41.8% 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}
Freeburg, IL	3,911	0	156	156
Millstadt, IL	3,882	0	179	179
Red Bud, IL	3,504	0	241	241
Lebanon, IL	4,443	88	220	309
Mascoutah, IL	8,454	45	345	390
New Athens, IL	1,920	54	595	649
Swansea, IL	14,100	41	744	785
Smithton, IL	4,019	0	233	233

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City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Oak Valley, NJ	4,018	193	1,262	1,455
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Baldwin, WI	4,017	177	736	913
Pleasant Hills, MD	4,017	183	893	1,076
Hiram, GA	4,021	219	4,953	5,171
Smithton, IL	4,019	0	233	233

Source: The Smithton, 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.