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Is Joliet, Illinois Safe?

Population 152,241 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Joliet, Illinois sits below average for US cities. The C grade comes from a 225.9 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,551 per 100K.

Joliet Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJolietIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate305.6323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1953.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate255.0--268.2
Theft Rate1551.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate442.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

225.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

306/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1953/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Joliet

Violent crime in Joliet is below the national average. The rate of 305.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1953.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,551 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Joliet Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault255
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary233
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,551
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft442
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Joliet Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Joliet
305.6
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Joliet
1953.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Joliet Safety

Is Joliet safe?
Not especially. Joliet earns a C with a crime rate of 225.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Joliet?
225.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 305.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1953.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Joliet safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Joliet's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,551 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Joliet?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Joliet generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Joliet police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Joliet?
Crime rates have held steady in Joliet, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Joliet compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Joliet ranks behind about 77% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Joliet to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Joliet?
Bad. A C grade and 225.9 per-thousand rate put Joliet below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 306 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Joliet?
305.6 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (255), robbery (70), 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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