Crime & Safety in Moline
Moline's citywide crime rate runs genuinely elevated relative to other Illinois communities, including one of the nation's highest motor-vehicle-theft rates -- a real, honestly disclosed fact this record does not soften.
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Learn moreA genuinely elevated citywide rate
NeighborhoodScout puts Moline's overall crime rate at 36 per 1,000 residents, with the city running safer than only approximately 3% of Illinois communities compared.
One of the nation's highest vehicle-theft rates
NeighborhoodScout specifically flags Moline as carrying one of the nation's highest motor-vehicle-theft rates -- a real, distinct factor this record discloses separately from the overall crime rate.
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Key takeaways
- Moline's citywide crime rate runs genuinely elevated -- safer than only about 3% of Illinois communities compared.
- Moline carries one of the nation's highest motor-vehicle-theft rates, per NeighborhoodScout's specific flag.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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