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Is Naperville, Illinois Safe?

Population 153,114 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Naperville earns a D+ safety grade with 242 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs above the national average, putting the city behind 75% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,388 per 100K.

Naperville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNapervilleIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate453.2323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1967.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate269.0--268.2
Theft Rate1388.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate417.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

453/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1967/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Naperville

Violent crime in Naperville is above the national average. The rate of 453.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1967.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,388 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Naperville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault269
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery98
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary329
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,388
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft417
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Naperville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Naperville
453.2
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Naperville
1967.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Naperville Safety

Is Naperville safe?
Not especially. Naperville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Naperville?
242 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 453.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1967.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Naperville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Naperville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,388 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Naperville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Naperville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Naperville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Naperville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Naperville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Naperville compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Naperville ranks behind about 78% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Naperville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Naperville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242 per-thousand rate put Naperville below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 453 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Naperville?
453.2 per 100,000, which is 25% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (269), robbery (98), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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