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Is Algonquin, Illinois Safe?

Population 30,824 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Algonquin faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,602 per 100K.

Algonquin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlgonquinIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate362.8323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2330.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate271.0--268.2
Theft Rate1602.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate385.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

269.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

363/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2331/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Algonquin

Violent crime in Algonquin is close to the national average. The rate of 362.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2330.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,602 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Algonquin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault271
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary264
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,602
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft385
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Algonquin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Algonquin
362.8
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Algonquin
2330.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Algonquin Safety

Is Algonquin safe?
Not especially. Algonquin earns a D with a crime rate of 269.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Algonquin?
269.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 362.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2330.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Algonquin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Algonquin's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,602 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Algonquin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Algonquin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Algonquin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Algonquin?
No. Crime in Algonquin has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Algonquin compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Algonquin ranks behind about 87% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Algonquin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Algonquin?
Bad. A D grade and 269.3 per-thousand rate put Algonquin below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 363 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Algonquin?
362.8 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (271), robbery (47), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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