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Is Downers Grove, Illinois Safe?

Population 50,365 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Downers Grove earns a C- safety grade with 229.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 71% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,216 per 100K.

Downers Grove Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDowners GroveIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate346.6323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1947.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate275.0--268.2
Theft Rate1216.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate336.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

347/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1948/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Downers Grove

Violent crime in Downers Grove is close to the national average. The rate of 346.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1947.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,216 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Downers Grove Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault275
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary263
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,216
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft336
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Downers Grove Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Downers Grove
346.6
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Downers Grove
1947.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Downers Grove Safety

Is Downers Grove safe?
Not especially. Downers Grove earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.4 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 Downers Grove?
229.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 346.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1947.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Downers Grove safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Downers Grove's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,216 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Downers Grove?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Downers Grove generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Downers Grove police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Downers Grove?
No. Crime in Downers Grove has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Downers Grove compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Downers Grove ranks behind about 78% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Downers Grove to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Downers Grove?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.4 per-thousand rate put Downers Grove below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 347 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Downers Grove?
346.6 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (275), robbery (61), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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