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Is Markham, Illinois Safe?

Population 11,274 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,274, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Markham earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,131 per 100K.

Markham Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMarkhamIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate388.5323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1738.12036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate241.0--268.2
Theft Rate1131.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate228.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

389/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1738/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Markham

Violent crime in Markham is close to the national average. The rate of 388.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1738.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,131 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Markham Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault241
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary290
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,131
081% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft228
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Markham Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Markham
388.5
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Markham
1738.1
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Markham Safety

Is Markham safe?
Not especially. Markham earns a C with a crime rate of 212.7 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 Markham?
212.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 388.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1738.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Markham safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Markham has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Markham?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Markham generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Markham police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Markham?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Markham's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Markham compare to other cities in Illinois?
Middle of the pack for Illinois. Markham isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Illinois cities.
How safe is Markham to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Markham?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Markham?
388.5 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (241), robbery (67), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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