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Is Matteson, Illinois Safe?

Population 18,543 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Matteson is a smaller community of 18,543 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 194.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,307 per 100K.

Matteson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMattesonIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate216.8323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1731.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate160.0--268.2
Theft Rate1307.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate289.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

194.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

217/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1731/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Matteson

Violent crime in Matteson is well below the national average. The rate of 216.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1731.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,307 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Matteson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault160
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary224
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,307
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft289
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Matteson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Matteson
216.8
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Matteson
1731.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Matteson Safety

Is Matteson safe?
It depends on where in Matteson you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Matteson?
194.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 216.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1731.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Matteson safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Matteson 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 Matteson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Matteson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Matteson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Matteson?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Matteson's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Matteson compare to other cities in Illinois?
Middle of the pack for Illinois. Matteson isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Illinois cities.
How safe is Matteson to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Matteson?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below 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 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Matteson?
216.8 per 100,000, which is 40% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (160), robbery (46), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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