Zion, Illinois Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · 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
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,068 | 109 | 452.9 | 3 | 239 | 993.0 |
| 2023 | 24,162 | 107 | 442.8 | 2 | 376 | 1556.2 |
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.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.