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Is Maywood, Illinois Safe?

Population 23,330 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Maywood faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,649 per 100K.

Maywood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMaywoodIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate278.0323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2286.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate181.0--268.2
Theft Rate1649.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate314.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

278/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2287/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Maywood

Violent crime in Maywood is below the national average. The rate of 278.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2286.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,649 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Maywood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault181
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary286
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,649
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft314
099% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Maywood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maywood
278.0
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maywood
2286.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Maywood Safety

Is Maywood safe?
Not especially. Maywood earns a D with a crime rate of 256.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Maywood?
256.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 278.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2286.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Maywood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Maywood's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,649 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Maywood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Maywood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Maywood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Maywood?
No. Crime in Maywood has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Maywood compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Maywood ranks behind about 79% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Maywood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Maywood?
Bad. A D grade and 256.5 per-thousand rate put Maywood below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 278 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Maywood?
278.0 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (181), robbery (58), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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