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Is Carpentersville, Illinois Safe?

Population 37,045 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 37,045, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Carpentersville earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,732 per 100K.

Carpentersville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCarpentersvilleIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate371.8323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1970.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate232.0--268.2
Theft Rate1732.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate267.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

372/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1971/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Carpentersville

Violent crime in Carpentersville is close to the national average. The rate of 371.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1970.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,732 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Carpentersville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault232
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary310
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,732
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft267
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Carpentersville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Carpentersville
371.8
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Carpentersville
1970.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Carpentersville Safety

Is Carpentersville safe?
Not especially. Carpentersville earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.2 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 Carpentersville?
234.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 371.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1970.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Carpentersville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Carpentersville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,732 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Carpentersville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Carpentersville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Carpentersville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Carpentersville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Carpentersville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Carpentersville compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.2 per-thousand rate put Carpentersville below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 372 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Carpentersville?
371.8 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (232), robbery (49), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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