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Is Carol Stream, Illinois Safe?

Population 39,315 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 39,315, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Carol Stream earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,369 per 100K.

Carol Stream Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCarol StreamIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate251.7323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2229.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate208.0--268.2
Theft Rate1369.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate357.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

252/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2230/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Carol Stream

Violent crime in Carol Stream is below the national average. The rate of 251.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2229.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,369 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Carol Stream Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault208
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary380
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,369
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft357
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Carol Stream Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Carol Stream
251.7
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Carol Stream
2229.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Carol Stream Safety

Is Carol Stream safe?
Not especially. Carol Stream earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Carol Stream?
248.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 251.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2229.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Carol Stream safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Carol Stream's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,369 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Carol Stream?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Carol Stream generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Carol Stream police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Carol Stream?
No. Crime in Carol Stream has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Carol Stream compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Carol Stream ranks behind about 77% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Carol Stream to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Carol Stream?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.1 per-thousand rate put Carol Stream below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 252 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Carol Stream?
251.7 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (208), robbery (36), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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