Zion, Illinois Crime Rate

2 years of data (20232024) · Population: 24,068

Key Insights

  • Zion has a safety grade of D with a violent crime rate of 452.9 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • Violent crime rose 2.3% from the previous year.
  • 3 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 12.5 per 100K.
  • Safer than 14% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.46 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
452.9
+2.3% YoY
Murder Rate
12.5
3 murders
Property Crime Rate
993.0
239 total
vs National Avg
26%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 109

Murder3
Rape22
Robbery11
Aggravated Assault73

Property Crime: 239

Burglary57
Larceny-Theft132
Motor Vehicle Theft50
Arson2

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
202424,068109452.93239993.0
202324,162107442.823761556.2

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

D
Safety Grade for Zion

Based on violent crime rate of 452.9 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.