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Is Chicago Ridge, Illinois Safe?

Population 14,036 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Chicago Ridge is a smaller community of 14,036 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 243.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,772 per 100K.

Chicago Ridge Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricChicago RidgeIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate346.3323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2088.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate257.0--268.2
Theft Rate1772.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate287.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

346/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2089/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Chicago Ridge

Violent crime in Chicago Ridge is close to the national average. The rate of 346.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2088.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,772 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Chicago Ridge Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault257
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary244
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,772
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft287
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Chicago Ridge Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chicago Ridge
346.3
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chicago Ridge
2088.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Chicago Ridge Safety

Is Chicago Ridge safe?
Not especially. Chicago Ridge earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.5 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 Chicago Ridge?
243.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 346.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2088.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Chicago Ridge safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Chicago Ridge's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,772 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Chicago Ridge?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Chicago Ridge generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Chicago Ridge police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Chicago Ridge?
No. Crime in Chicago Ridge has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Chicago Ridge compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Chicago Ridge ranks behind about 77% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Chicago Ridge to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Chicago Ridge?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.5 per-thousand rate put Chicago Ridge below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 346 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Chicago Ridge?
346.3 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (257), robbery (81), and murder (7.0) 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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