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Is Addison, Illinois Safe?

Population 35,758 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Addison has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 274.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,454 per 100K.

Addison Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAddisonIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate419.7323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2322.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate240.0--268.2
Theft Rate1454.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate207.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD-

274.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

420/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2322/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Addison

Violent crime in Addison is above the national average. The rate of 419.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2322.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,454 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Addison Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault240
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery85
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary414
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,454
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft207
065% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Addison Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Addison
419.7
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Addison
2322.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Addison Safety

Is Addison safe?
Not especially. Addison earns a D- with a crime rate of 274.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Addison?
274.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 419.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2322.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Addison safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Addison's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,454 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Addison?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Addison generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Addison police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Addison?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Addison's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Addison compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Addison ranks behind about 77% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Addison to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Addison?
Bad. A D- grade and 274.2 per-thousand rate put Addison below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 420 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Addison?
419.7 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (240), robbery (85), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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