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Is Burbank, Illinois Safe?

Population 28,578 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 28,578, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Burbank earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,648 per 100K.

Burbank Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBurbankIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate408.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1965.82036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate282.0--268.2
Theft Rate1648.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate432.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

408/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1966/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Burbank

Violent crime in Burbank is close to the national average. The rate of 408.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1965.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,648 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Burbank Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault282
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary265
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,648
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft432
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Burbank Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burbank
408.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burbank
1965.8
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Burbank Safety

Is Burbank safe?
Not especially. Burbank earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.4 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 Burbank?
237.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 408.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1965.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Burbank safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Burbank's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,648 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Burbank?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Burbank generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Burbank police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Burbank?
No. Crime in Burbank has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Burbank compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Burbank ranks behind about 82% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Burbank 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 Burbank?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.4 per-thousand rate put Burbank below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 408 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Burbank?
408.1 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (282), robbery (56), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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