Freeport, Illinois Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 22,888
Key Insights
- →Freeport has a safety grade of C with a violent crime rate of 362.6 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 35.6% from the previous year.
- →3 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 13.1 per 100K.
- →Safer than 20% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.26 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
362.6
+35.6% YoY
Murder Rate
13.1
3 murders
Property Crime Rate
1406.9
322 total
vs National Avg
↑ 1%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 83
Murder3
Rape18
Robbery10
Aggravated Assault52
Property Crime: 322
Burglary92
Larceny-Theft209
Motor Vehicle Theft21
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,888 | 83 | 362.6 | 3 | 322 | 1406.9 |
| 2023 | 23,177 | 62 | 267.5 | 2 | 293 | 1264.2 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
C
Safety Grade for Freeport
Based on violent crime rate of 362.6 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.