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Is Normal, Illinois Safe?

Population 53,275 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Normal faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,535 per 100K.

Normal Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNormalIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate235.8323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2426.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate134.0--268.2
Theft Rate1535.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate502.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

266.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

236/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2426/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Normal

Violent crime in Normal is below the national average. The rate of 235.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2426.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,535 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Normal Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault134
050% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary402
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,535
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft502
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Normal Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Normal
235.8
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Normal
2426.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Normal Safety

Is Normal safe?
Not especially. Normal earns a D with a crime rate of 266.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Normal?
266.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 235.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2426.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Normal safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Normal's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,535 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Normal?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Normal generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Normal police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Normal?
No. Crime in Normal has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Normal compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Normal ranks behind about 77% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Normal 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 Normal?
Bad. A D grade and 266.2 per-thousand rate put Normal below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 236 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Normal?
235.8 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (134), robbery (39), and murder (2.0) 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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