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Is Berwyn, Illinois Safe?

Population 55,001 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Berwyn faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,942 per 100K.

Berwyn Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBerwynIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate263.6323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2350.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate183.0--268.2
Theft Rate1942.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate439.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

264/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2350/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Berwyn

Violent crime in Berwyn is below the national average. The rate of 263.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2350.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,942 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Berwyn Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault183
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary280
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,942
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft439
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Berwyn Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Berwyn
263.6
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Berwyn
2350.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Berwyn Safety

Is Berwyn safe?
Not especially. Berwyn earns a D with a crime rate of 261.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Berwyn?
261.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 263.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2350.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Berwyn safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Berwyn's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,942 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Berwyn?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Berwyn generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Berwyn police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Berwyn?
Crime rates have held steady in Berwyn, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Berwyn compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Berwyn ranks behind about 79% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Berwyn to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Berwyn?
Bad. A D grade and 261.4 per-thousand rate put Berwyn below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 264 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Berwyn?
263.6 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (183), robbery (50), and murder (5.0) 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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