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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A 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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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.