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Is Champaign, Illinois Safe?

Population 91,195 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Champaign earns a D+ safety grade with 247.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 77% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,636 per 100K.

Champaign Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricChampaignIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate259.3323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2219.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate169.0--268.2
Theft Rate1636.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate554.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

259/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2220/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Champaign

Violent crime in Champaign is below the national average. The rate of 259.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2219.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,636 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Champaign Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault169
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary416
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,636
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft554
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Champaign Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Champaign
259.3
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Champaign
2219.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Champaign Safety

Is Champaign safe?
Not especially. Champaign earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Champaign?
247.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 259.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2219.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Champaign safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Champaign's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,636 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Champaign?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Champaign generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Champaign police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Champaign?
No. Crime in Champaign has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Champaign compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Champaign ranks behind about 82% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Champaign 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 Champaign?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.9 per-thousand rate put Champaign below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 259 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Champaign?
259.3 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (169), robbery (34), and murder (5.0) 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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