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Is Crestwood, Illinois Safe?

Population 10,529 · Safer than 44% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,529, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Crestwood earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,242 per 100K.

Crestwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCrestwoodIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate278.4323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1651.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate214.0--268.2
Theft Rate1242.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate184.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

193 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

278/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1652/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Crestwood

Violent crime in Crestwood is below the national average. The rate of 278.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1651.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,242 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Crestwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault214
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary311
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,242
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft184
058% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Crestwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Crestwood
278.4
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Crestwood
1651.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Crestwood Safety

Is Crestwood safe?
It depends on where in Crestwood you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Crestwood?
193 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 278.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1651.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Crestwood safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Crestwood has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Crestwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Crestwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Crestwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Crestwood?
Crime rates have held steady in Crestwood, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Crestwood compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Crestwood ranks behind about 64% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Crestwood 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 Crestwood?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 44th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Crestwood?
278.4 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (214), robbery (55), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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