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Is Northbrook, Illinois Safe?

Population 34,744 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Northbrook is a smaller community of 34,744 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 251.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,459 per 100K.

Northbrook Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorthbrookIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate386.2323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2132.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate232.0--268.2
Theft Rate1459.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate405.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

386/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2132/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Northbrook

Violent crime in Northbrook is close to the national average. The rate of 386.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2132.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,459 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Northbrook Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault232
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary361
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,459
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft405
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Northbrook Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Northbrook
386.2
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Northbrook
2132.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Northbrook Safety

Is Northbrook safe?
Not especially. Northbrook earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.8 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 Northbrook?
251.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 386.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2132.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Northbrook safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Northbrook's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,459 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Northbrook?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Northbrook generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Northbrook police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Northbrook?
No. Crime in Northbrook has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Northbrook compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Northbrook ranks behind about 73% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Northbrook to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Northbrook?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.8 per-thousand rate put Northbrook below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 386 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Northbrook?
386.2 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (232), robbery (78), 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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