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Is Bensenville, Illinois Safe?

Population 18,525 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bensenville has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 256.6 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,594 per 100K.

Bensenville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBensenvilleIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate399.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2167.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate315.0--268.2
Theft Rate1594.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate485.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

399/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2167/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bensenville

Violent crime in Bensenville is close to the national average. The rate of 399.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2167.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,594 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 315 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Bensenville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault315
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery88
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary256
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,594
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft485
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bensenville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bensenville
399.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bensenville
2167.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bensenville Safety

Is Bensenville safe?
Not especially. Bensenville earns a D with a crime rate of 256.6 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 Bensenville?
256.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 399.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2167.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bensenville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bensenville's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,594 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bensenville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bensenville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bensenville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bensenville?
No. Crime in Bensenville has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Bensenville compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Bensenville ranks behind about 75% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Bensenville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Bensenville?
Bad. A D grade and 256.6 per-thousand rate put Bensenville below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 399 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bensenville?
399.1 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (315), robbery (88), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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