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Is Cary, Illinois Safe?

Population 17,932 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Cary is a smaller community of 17,932 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 253.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,770 per 100K.

Cary Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCaryIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate253.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2280.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate211.0--268.2
Theft Rate1770.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate196.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

253/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2281/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cary

Violent crime in Cary is below the national average. The rate of 253.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2280.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,770 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cary Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault211
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary405
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,770
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft196
062% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cary Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cary
253.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cary
2280.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cary Safety

Is Cary safe?
Not especially. Cary earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cary?
253.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 253.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2280.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cary safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cary's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,770 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cary?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cary generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cary police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cary?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Cary's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Cary compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Cary ranks behind about 84% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Cary to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Cary?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.4 per-thousand rate put Cary below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 253 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cary?
253.1 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (211), robbery (50), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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