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Is Danville, Illinois Safe?

Population 28,138 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Danville is a smaller community of 28,138 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 231.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,570 per 100K.

Danville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDanvilleIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate329.8323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1981.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate265.0--268.2
Theft Rate1570.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate399.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

330/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1982/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Danville

Violent crime in Danville is close to the national average. The rate of 329.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1981.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,570 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Danville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault265
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary328
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,570
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft399
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Danville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Danville
329.8
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Danville
1981.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Danville Safety

Is Danville safe?
Not especially. Danville earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.1 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 Danville?
231.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 329.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1981.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Danville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Danville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,570 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Danville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Danville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Danville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Danville?
Crime rates have held steady in Danville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Danville compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Danville ranks behind about 67% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Danville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Danville?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.1 per-thousand rate put Danville below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 330 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Danville?
329.8 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (265), robbery (61), 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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