Freeport, Illinois Crime Rate

2 years of data (20232024) · 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

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
202422,88883362.633221406.9
202323,17762267.522931264.2

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.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.