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Is Bolingbrook, Illinois Safe?

Population 74,803 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Bolingbrook runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 85% of US cities, with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,436 per 100K.

Bolingbrook Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBolingbrookIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate430.5323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2298.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate295.0--268.2
Theft Rate1436.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate480.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

272.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

431/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2298/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bolingbrook

Violent crime in Bolingbrook is above the national average. The rate of 430.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2298.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,436 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bolingbrook Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault295
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary412
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,436
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft480
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bolingbrook Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bolingbrook
430.5
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bolingbrook
2298.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bolingbrook Safety

Is Bolingbrook safe?
Not especially. Bolingbrook earns a D with a crime rate of 272.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bolingbrook?
272.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 430.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2298.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bolingbrook safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bolingbrook's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,436 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bolingbrook?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bolingbrook generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bolingbrook police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bolingbrook?
No. Crime in Bolingbrook has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Bolingbrook compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Bolingbrook ranks behind about 88% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Bolingbrook to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Bolingbrook?
Bad. A D grade and 272.9 per-thousand rate put Bolingbrook below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 431 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bolingbrook?
430.5 per 100,000, which is 18% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (295), robbery (54), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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