Geneseo, Illinois Crime Rate

2 years of data (20232024) · Population: 6,520

Key Insights

  • Geneseo has a safety grade of A+ with a violent crime rate of 92.0 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • Violent crime rose 49.6% from the previous year.
  • Safer than 63% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.11 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
92.0
+49.6% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
858.9
56 total
vs National Avg
-74%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 6

Murder0
Rape1
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault5

Property Crime: 56

Burglary10
Larceny-Theft46
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Arson0

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
20246,520692.0056858.9
20236,503461.5058891.9

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

A+
Safety Grade for Geneseo

Based on violent crime rate of 92.0 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.