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Is Burr Ridge, Illinois Safe?

Population 11,179 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Burr Ridge 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 256.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,758 per 100K.

Burr Ridge Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBurr RidgeIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate376.0323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2185.82036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate282.0--268.2
Theft Rate1758.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate498.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

376/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2186/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Burr Ridge

Violent crime in Burr Ridge is close to the national average. The rate of 376.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2185.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,758 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Burr Ridge Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault282
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery79
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary381
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,758
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft498
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Burr Ridge Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burr Ridge
376.0
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burr Ridge
2185.8
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Burr Ridge Safety

Is Burr Ridge safe?
Not especially. Burr Ridge earns a D with a crime rate of 256.2 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 Burr Ridge?
256.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 376.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2185.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Burr Ridge safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Burr Ridge's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,758 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Burr Ridge?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Burr Ridge generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Burr Ridge police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Burr Ridge?
No. Crime in Burr Ridge has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Burr Ridge compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Burr Ridge ranks behind about 80% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Burr Ridge 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 Burr Ridge?
Bad. A D grade and 256.2 per-thousand rate put Burr Ridge below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 376 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Burr Ridge?
376.0 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (282), robbery (79), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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