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Is Glenview, Illinois Safe?

Population 47,711 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 47,711, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Glenview earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,730 per 100K.

Glenview Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGlenviewIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate388.3323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2121.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate309.0--268.2
Theft Rate1730.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate326.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

388/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2121/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Glenview

Violent crime in Glenview is close to the national average. The rate of 388.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2121.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,730 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 309 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Glenview Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault309
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary306
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,730
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft326
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Glenview Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glenview
388.3
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glenview
2121.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Glenview Safety

Is Glenview safe?
Not especially. Glenview earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251 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 Glenview?
251 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 388.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2121.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Glenview safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Glenview's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,730 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Glenview?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Glenview generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Glenview police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Glenview?
Crime rates have held steady in Glenview, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Glenview compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Glenview ranks behind about 85% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Glenview to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Glenview?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251 per-thousand rate put Glenview below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 388 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Glenview?
388.3 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (309), robbery (49), and murder (5.0) 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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