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Is Dixon, Illinois Safe?

Population 14,582 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Dixon is a smaller community of 14,582 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 221.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,382 per 100K.

Dixon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDixonIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate236.2323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1979.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate170.0--268.2
Theft Rate1382.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate436.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

236/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1980/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dixon

Violent crime in Dixon is below the national average. The rate of 236.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1979.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,382 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dixon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault170
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary382
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,382
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft436
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dixon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dixon
236.2
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dixon
1979.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dixon Safety

Is Dixon safe?
Not especially. Dixon earns a C with a crime rate of 221.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dixon?
221.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 236.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1979.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dixon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dixon's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,382 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dixon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dixon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dixon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dixon?
No. Crime in Dixon has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Dixon compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Dixon ranks behind about 68% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Dixon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Dixon?
Bad. A C grade and 221.6 per-thousand rate put Dixon below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 236 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dixon?
236.2 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (170), robbery (50), and murder (2.0) 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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