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Is Palatine, Illinois Safe?

Population 65,842 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, Palatine faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 88% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,766 per 100K.

Palatine Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPalatineIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate420.5323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2422.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate245.0--268.2
Theft Rate1766.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate543.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

284.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

421/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2422/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Palatine

Violent crime in Palatine is above the national average. The rate of 420.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2422.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,766 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Palatine Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault245
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery93
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary471
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,766
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft543
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Palatine Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palatine
420.5
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palatine
2422.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Palatine Safety

Is Palatine safe?
Not especially. Palatine earns a D- with a crime rate of 284.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Palatine?
284.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 420.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2422.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Palatine safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Palatine's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,766 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Palatine?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Palatine generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Palatine police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Palatine?
No. Crime in Palatine has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Palatine compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Palatine ranks behind about 83% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Palatine 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 Palatine?
Bad. A D- grade and 284.3 per-thousand rate put Palatine below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 421 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Palatine?
420.5 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (245), robbery (93), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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