Godfrey, IL Crime Map

Godfrey, IL Crime Overview — 2026

Godfrey earns an overall crime grade of A- for 2026, placing it among the safer communities in southwestern Illinois. With a population of roughly 17,540 spread across a low-density 196 residents per square mile, the village's suburban character is reflected in its incident data: only 17 reported incidents in the most recent 90-day window — a remarkably low figure for any municipality.

What the Recent Incident Data Actually Shows

Breaking down those 17 incidents reveals a telling picture. The largest share — 9 incidents, or 53% of the total — falls under the broad "Other" category, which typically encompasses minor administrative reports, disturbances, and non-criminal calls for service. Arrests accounted for 29% (5 incidents), reflecting active but measured law-enforcement engagement rather than a surge in serious crime. Property-related offenses were minimal: theft represented just 12% (2 incidents), with the most recent logged on February 19, 2026, and burglary made up only 6% (1 incident), last recorded on February 18, 2026.

Taken together, violent crime is effectively absent from the 90-day snapshot, and the two property crime categories combined account for fewer than 1 incident per month. For a community of Godfrey's size, that ratio is well below state and national benchmarks.

Economic Context and What It Means for Safety

Crime patterns rarely exist in a vacuum. Godfrey's median household income of $73,041, unemployment rate of 3.2%, and poverty rate of just 6.6% all point to a stable economic base that correlates strongly with lower property and violent crime rates. The median home value of $155,007 suggests an owner-occupied, invested community — homeowners tend to participate in informal neighborhood oversight, which suppresses opportunistic theft and burglary.

Neighborhood Safety Patterns

While granular block-level data varies, several areas within Godfrey are consistently associated with quiet, low-incident profiles. The corridors near Godfrey Heights and the lakeside subdivisions along the bluffs benefit from lower traffic volumes and strong community cohesion. Areas closer to the Route 67 commercial corridor see the occasional theft incident — consistent with the 12% theft share in current data — simply because retail activity creates more opportunity. The single burglary incident recorded in the past 90 days does not cluster into a pattern at this time.

How to Use the Crime Map Effectively

The interactive crime map for Godfrey lets you filter by incident type, date range, and geography. Given the current data, here is how to get the most value:

• Filter by "Theft" to see whether the two recent incidents fall near commercial zones on Route 67 or in residential pockets — this informs where to be more mindful of securing vehicles and packages.
• Review the "Arrest" pins to understand where law enforcement is most active; in Godfrey's case, 5 arrests over 90 days signals proactive policing rather than a crime hotspot.
• Check the date slider quarterly — with only 17 incidents in 90 days, a single unusual month can skew perception, so trend comparisons matter more than any single data point.

Safety Practices Worth Adopting

Even in a community grading out at A-, the one recorded burglary is a reminder that property security is never irrelevant. Simple measures — locking vehicles, using motion-sensor lighting, and coordinating with neighbors — are the same habits that help keep Godfrey's numbers this low in the first place. Reporting non-emergency observations to the Madison County Sheriff's Office also feeds better data into the very maps residents rely on.