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Is Cicero, Illinois Safe?

Population 81,858 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Cicero faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,017 per 100K.

Cicero Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCiceroIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate266.4323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2360.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate185.0--268.2
Theft Rate2017.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate310.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

266/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2361/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cicero

Violent crime in Cicero is below the national average. The rate of 266.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2360.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,017 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cicero Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault185
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary264
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,017
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft310
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cicero Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cicero
266.4
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cicero
2360.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cicero Safety

Is Cicero safe?
Not especially. Cicero earns a D with a crime rate of 262.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cicero?
262.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 266.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2360.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cicero safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cicero's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,017 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cicero?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cicero generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cicero police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cicero?
Crime rates have held steady in Cicero, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Cicero compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Cicero ranks behind about 75% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Cicero to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Cicero?
Bad. A D grade and 262.7 per-thousand rate put Cicero below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 266 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cicero?
266.4 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (185), robbery (59), 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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