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Is Barrington, Illinois Safe?

Population 10,586 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Barrington is a smaller community of 10,586 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 217.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,232 per 100K.

Barrington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBarringtonIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate219.5323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1959.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate132.0--268.2
Theft Rate1232.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate252.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

220/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1960/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Barrington

Violent crime in Barrington is below the national average. The rate of 219.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1959.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,232 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Barrington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault132
049% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery24
038% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary294
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,232
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft252
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Barrington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Barrington
219.5
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Barrington
1959.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Barrington Safety

Is Barrington safe?
Not especially. Barrington earns a C with a crime rate of 217.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Barrington?
217.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 219.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1959.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Barrington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Barrington's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,232 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Barrington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Barrington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Barrington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Barrington?
No. Crime in Barrington has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Barrington compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Barrington ranks behind about 75% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Barrington 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 Barrington?
Bad. A C grade and 217.9 per-thousand rate put Barrington below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 220 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Barrington?
219.5 per 100,000, which is 40% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (132), robbery (24), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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