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Is Calumet City, Illinois Safe?

Population 34,798 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Calumet City has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 275.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,819 per 100K.

Calumet City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCalumet CityIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate423.8323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2327.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate328.0--268.2
Theft Rate1819.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate286.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

275.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

424/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2327/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Calumet City

Violent crime in Calumet City is above the national average. The rate of 423.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2327.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,819 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 328 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Calumet City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault328
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery105
01.7x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary441
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,819
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft286
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Calumet City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Calumet City
423.8
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Calumet City
2327.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Calumet City Safety

Is Calumet City safe?
Not especially. Calumet City earns a D- with a crime rate of 275.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Calumet City?
275.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 423.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2327.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Calumet City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Calumet City's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,819 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Calumet City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Calumet City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Calumet City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Calumet City?
Crime rates have held steady in Calumet City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Calumet City compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Calumet City 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 Calumet City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Calumet City?
Bad. A D- grade and 275.1 per-thousand rate put Calumet City below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 424 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Calumet City?
423.8 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (328), robbery (105), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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