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Is Bartlett, Illinois Safe?

Population 40,855 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bartlett is a smaller community of 40,855 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 224.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,283 per 100K.

Bartlett Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBartlettIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate357.4323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1883.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate234.0--268.2
Theft Rate1283.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate426.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

357/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1884/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bartlett

Violent crime in Bartlett is close to the national average. The rate of 357.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1883.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,283 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bartlett Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault234
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary296
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,283
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft426
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bartlett Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bartlett
357.4
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bartlett
1883.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bartlett Safety

Is Bartlett safe?
Not especially. Bartlett earns a C with a crime rate of 224.1 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 Bartlett?
224.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 357.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1883.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bartlett safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bartlett's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,283 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bartlett?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bartlett generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bartlett police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bartlett?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Bartlett's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Bartlett compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Bartlett ranks behind about 68% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Bartlett to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Bartlett?
Bad. A C grade and 224.1 per-thousand rate put Bartlett below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 357 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bartlett?
357.4 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (234), robbery (74), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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