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Is Melrose Park, Illinois Safe?

Population 23,936 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Melrose Park is a smaller community of 23,936 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 253.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,318 per 100K.

Melrose Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMelrose ParkIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate394.0323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2137.12036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate224.0--268.2
Theft Rate1318.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate246.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

394/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2137/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Melrose Park

Violent crime in Melrose Park is close to the national average. The rate of 394.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2137.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,318 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Melrose Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault224
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary384
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,318
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft246
077% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Melrose Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Melrose Park
394.0
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Melrose Park
2137.1
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Melrose Park Safety

Is Melrose Park safe?
Not especially. Melrose Park earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.1 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 Melrose Park?
253.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 394.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2137.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Melrose Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Melrose Park's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,318 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Melrose Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Melrose Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Melrose Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Melrose Park?
Crime rates have held steady in Melrose Park, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Melrose Park compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Melrose Park ranks behind about 88% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.1 per-thousand rate put Melrose Park below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 394 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Melrose Park?
394.0 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (224), robbery (73), 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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