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Is Norridge, Illinois Safe?

Population 14,808 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Norridge has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 260.5 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,410 per 100K.

Norridge Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorridgeIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate352.7323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2252.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate272.0--268.2
Theft Rate1410.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate306.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

353/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2252/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Norridge

Violent crime in Norridge is close to the national average. The rate of 352.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2252.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,410 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Norridge Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault272
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary252
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,410
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft306
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Norridge Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norridge
352.7
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norridge
2252.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Norridge Safety

Is Norridge safe?
Not especially. Norridge earns a D with a crime rate of 260.5 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 Norridge?
260.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 352.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2252.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Norridge safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Norridge's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,410 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Norridge?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Norridge generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Norridge police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Norridge?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Norridge's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Norridge compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Norridge 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 Norridge to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Norridge?
Bad. A D grade and 260.5 per-thousand rate put Norridge below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 353 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Norridge?
352.7 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (272), robbery (55), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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