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Is Antioch, Illinois Safe?

Population 15,000 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,000, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Antioch earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,437 per 100K.

Antioch Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAntiochIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate298.4323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2183.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate224.0--268.2
Theft Rate1437.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate287.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

298/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2183/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Antioch

Violent crime in Antioch is below the national average. The rate of 298.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2183.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,437 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Antioch Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault224
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary424
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,437
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft287
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Antioch Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Antioch
298.4
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Antioch
2183.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Antioch Safety

Is Antioch safe?
Not especially. Antioch earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Antioch?
248.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 298.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2183.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Antioch safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Antioch's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,437 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Antioch?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Antioch generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Antioch police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Antioch?
No. Crime in Antioch has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Antioch compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Antioch ranks behind about 78% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Antioch to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Antioch?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.2 per-thousand rate put Antioch below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 298 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Antioch?
298.4 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (224), robbery (64), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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