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Is Brookfield, Illinois Safe?

Population 18,879 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Brookfield faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,597 per 100K.

Brookfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBrookfieldIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate379.7323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2272.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate319.0--268.2
Theft Rate1597.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate504.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

380/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2272/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Brookfield

Violent crime in Brookfield is close to the national average. The rate of 379.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2272.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,597 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 319 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Brookfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault319
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary251
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,597
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft504
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Brookfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brookfield
379.7
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brookfield
2272.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Brookfield Safety

Is Brookfield safe?
Not especially. Brookfield earns a D with a crime rate of 265.2 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 Brookfield?
265.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 379.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2272.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Brookfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Brookfield's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,597 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Brookfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Brookfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Brookfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Brookfield?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Brookfield's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Brookfield compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Brookfield ranks behind about 85% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Brookfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Brookfield?
Bad. A D grade and 265.2 per-thousand rate put Brookfield below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 380 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Brookfield?
379.7 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (319), robbery (69), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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