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Is Darien, Illinois Safe?

Population 22,032 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Darien faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 85% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,016 per 100K.

Darien Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDarienIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate402.3323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2322.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate256.0--268.2
Theft Rate2016.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate559.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

272.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

402/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2322/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Darien

Violent crime in Darien is close to the national average. The rate of 402.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2322.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,016 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Darien Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault256
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary342
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,016
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft559
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Darien Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Darien
402.3
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Darien
2322.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Darien Safety

Is Darien safe?
Not especially. Darien earns a D with a crime rate of 272.5 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 Darien?
272.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 402.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2322.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Darien safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Darien's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,016 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Darien?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Darien generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Darien police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Darien?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Darien's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Darien compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Darien ranks behind about 90% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Darien to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Darien?
Bad. A D grade and 272.5 per-thousand rate put Darien below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 402 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Darien?
402.3 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (256), robbery (51), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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