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Is O'Fallon, Illinois Safe?

Population 32,656 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 32,656, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. O'Fallon earns a D+ with violent crime above the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,442 per 100K.

O'Fallon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricO'FallonIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate419.4323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2089.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate279.0--268.2
Theft Rate1442.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate195.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

419/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2090/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for O'Fallon

Violent crime in O'Fallon is above the national average. The rate of 419.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2089.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,442 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

O'Fallon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault279
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery103
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary283
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,442
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft195
061% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How O'Fallon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

O'Fallon
419.4
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

O'Fallon
2089.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About O'Fallon Safety

Is O'Fallon safe?
Not especially. O'Fallon earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in O'Fallon?
250.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 419.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2089.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is O'Fallon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. O'Fallon's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,442 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in O'Fallon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in O'Fallon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the O'Fallon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in O'Fallon?
No. Crime in O'Fallon has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does O'Fallon compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. O'Fallon ranks behind about 84% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is O'Fallon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in O'Fallon?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.9 per-thousand rate put O'Fallon below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 419 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in O'Fallon?
419.4 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (279), robbery (103), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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