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Is Geneva, Illinois Safe?

Population 21,138 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Geneva 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 1,682 per 100K.

Geneva Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGenevaIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate347.2323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2374.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate289.0--268.2
Theft Rate1682.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate403.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

272.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

347/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2374/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Geneva

Violent crime in Geneva is close to the national average. The rate of 347.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2374.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,682 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Geneva Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault289
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery77
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary310
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,682
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft403
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Geneva Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Geneva
347.2
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Geneva
2374.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Geneva Safety

Is Geneva safe?
Not especially. Geneva earns a D with a crime rate of 272.1 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 Geneva?
272.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 347.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2374.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Geneva safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Geneva's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,682 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Geneva?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Geneva generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Geneva police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Geneva?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Geneva's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Geneva compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Geneva ranks behind about 83% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Geneva to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Geneva?
Bad. A D grade and 272.1 per-thousand rate put Geneva below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 347 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Geneva?
347.2 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (289), robbery (77), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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