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Is Niles, Illinois Safe?

Population 30,443 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Niles runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 85% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,510 per 100K.

Niles Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNilesIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate364.9323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2367.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate282.0--268.2
Theft Rate1510.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate547.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

273.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

365/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2368/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Niles

Violent crime in Niles is close to the national average. The rate of 364.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2367.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,510 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Niles Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault282
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary338
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,510
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft547
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Niles Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Niles
364.9
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Niles
2367.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Niles Safety

Is Niles safe?
Not especially. Niles earns a D with a crime rate of 273.3 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 Niles?
273.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 364.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2367.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Niles safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Niles's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,510 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Niles?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Niles generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Niles police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Niles?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Niles's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Niles compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Niles ranks behind about 78% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Niles 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 Niles?
Bad. A D grade and 273.3 per-thousand rate put Niles below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 365 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Niles?
364.9 per 100,000, which is 0% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (282), robbery (70), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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