Peoria, IL Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Peoria, IL Crime & Safety (2026)

Is Peoria, IL safe in 2026?

By the numbers, Peoria earns a city-wide Safety Rating of B (Safe) and an Overall Crime Grade of C+ — a combination that reflects a city with genuinely safe pockets alongside a few higher-risk corridors. Of the 115 neighborhoods analyzed, 82% (94 neighborhoods) carry an A or B grade, meaning the overwhelming majority of Peoria residents live in areas considered safe. Only 7% of neighborhoods (8 total) fall into the D or F range — and notably, zero neighborhoods received an F. Areas like Weaver Ridge, Oakbrook, and Deerbrook Estates anchor the safe end of the spectrum with A+ ratings, while Warehouse District (D-) and Eagle View (D) account for the city's most concentrated crime concerns. For most residents and visitors sticking to the northern and western corridors, Peoria presents a manageable safety profile.

What is the crime rate in Peoria, IL?

Peoria's crime picture is best understood through its grade distribution across 115 analyzed neighborhoods. A strong 60.9% of neighborhoods (70 out of 115) hold a Grade A, indicating very low crime activity. Another 20.9% (24 neighborhoods) are Grade B — safe by most standards. Moving down the scale, 11.3% (13 neighborhoods) are Grade C, representing moderate crime levels, while 7% (8 neighborhoods) are Grade D, covering the city's highest-crime zones. The combined A+B share of 82% compares favorably to many Midwest cities of similar size and economic profile. Property crimes — including burglary and auto theft — remain the most frequently reported category citywide, with violent incidents concentrated in a small number of neighborhoods such as Warehouse District and Eagle View. Peoria's 9.7% unemployment rate and 19.7% poverty rate do create structural pressures that correlate with elevated crime in those lower-graded neighborhoods, but the data shows these conditions are not uniform across the city.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Peoria?

Six Peoria neighborhoods achieved the top tier A+ safety grade in 2026's analysis. Deerbrook Estates and Oakbrook lead the list, both carrying A+ grades and median household incomes above $132,000 — the highest income levels among all ranked neighborhoods. Weaver Ridge (A+, median income $121,258) offers the largest population of the top-graded areas at roughly 920 residents, making it a substantive community rather than a statistical outlier. Bellevue Acres (A+, ~470 residents, median income $78,784), Norwood Park (A+, median income $78,012), and Broadmore Heights (A+, median income $79,430) demonstrate that A+ safety is achievable even at more moderate income levels. Just below the top tier, East Northgate Park, Willow Lake Village, and Northgate all hold solid Grade A ratings with median incomes around $101,600, offering larger residential options for families prioritizing safety. Grand View (Grade A, median income $67,273) is notable as the most affordable neighborhood in the top-10 safest list.

Which Peoria neighborhoods have higher crime levels?

Eight of Peoria's 115 analyzed neighborhoods — representing 7% of the total — fall into the D-grade range, with no neighborhood receiving an F. The most concerning area is the Warehouse District, which holds the city's lowest grade of D-. Eagle View follows at Grade D. Both areas show elevated rates of property crime and, to a lesser extent, violent incidents compared to the city median. A step above, Olde Towne and Community each carry a C- grade, while Goose Lake sits at a Grade C — moderate risk but not in the highest-concern tier. It is worth noting that 93% of Peoria's neighborhoods score C or better, which means the D-range areas are genuine outliers rather than representative of the broader city. Residents in these neighborhoods are encouraged to use the interactive crime map to identify specific block-level patterns and stay connected with local community safety programs.

Is Peoria a good place to live in 2026?

Peoria presents a mixed but largely positive case for livability in 2026. With a population of 253,461 and a median home value of just $127,317 — well below the national median — housing affordability is a genuine strength. The median household income of $51,736 and median rent of $817 keep the cost-of-living accessible for working families. On the economic challenge side, a 9.7% unemployment rate and 19.7% poverty rate are above national averages and do influence crime patterns in specific neighborhoods. However, the safety data tells an encouraging story: 82% of neighborhoods are graded A or B, and the city-wide safety rating is a B. Neighborhoods like Weaver Ridge, Northgate, and Grand View offer safe environments at a range of income levels. For buyers and renters who use the crime map to select their neighborhood deliberately, Peoria offers strong value — affordable housing in a city where the majority of residential areas carry strong safety grades.

How does Peoria's neighborhood safety vary by income level?

The data reveals a clear — though not absolute — correlation between neighborhood income and safety grade in Peoria. The three highest-income neighborhoods (Oakbrook at $132,357, Deerbrook Estates at $132,311, and Weaver Ridge at $121,258) all hold A+ grades. The cluster of A-graded neighborhoods around East Northgate Park, Willow Lake Village, and Northgate share median incomes near $101,600 — still well above the city median of $51,736. That said, Bellevue Acres, Norwood Park, and Broadmore Heights achieve A+ safety grades with median incomes in the $78,000–$79,000 range, demonstrating that community-level factors beyond income — density, neighborhood cohesion, and housing stability — also play a meaningful role. At the other end, the Warehouse District (D-) and Eagle View (D) neighborhoods align with Peoria's lower-income and higher-unemployment pockets. With a population density of 906 residents per square mile across the city, these contrasts can exist within relatively short geographic distances, making the crime map an essential tool for anyone evaluating where to live or invest in Peoria.