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Is Park Ridge, Illinois Safe?

Population 38,463 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 38,463, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Park Ridge earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,474 per 100K.

Park Ridge Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPark RidgeIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate409.2323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2122.82036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate293.0--268.2
Theft Rate1474.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate381.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

409/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2123/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Park Ridge

Violent crime in Park Ridge is close to the national average. The rate of 409.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2122.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,474 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Park Ridge Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault293
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery79
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary343
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,474
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft381
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Park Ridge Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Park Ridge
409.2
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Park Ridge
2122.8
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Park Ridge Safety

Is Park Ridge safe?
Not especially. Park Ridge earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.2 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 Park Ridge?
253.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 409.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2122.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Park Ridge safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Park Ridge's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,474 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Park Ridge?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Park Ridge generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Park Ridge police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Park Ridge?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Park Ridge's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Park Ridge compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Park Ridge ranks behind about 86% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Park Ridge to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Park Ridge?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.2 per-thousand rate put Park Ridge below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 409 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Park Ridge?
409.2 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (293), robbery (79), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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