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Is Plano, Illinois Safe?

Population 12,677 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Plano is a smaller community of 12,677 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 211.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,507 per 100K.

Plano Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPlanoIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate297.4323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1819.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate201.0--268.2
Theft Rate1507.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate259.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

211.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

297/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1820/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Plano

Violent crime in Plano is below the national average. The rate of 297.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1819.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,507 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Plano Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault201
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary254
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,507
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft259
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Plano Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plano
297.4
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plano
1819.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Plano Safety

Is Plano safe?
Not especially. Plano earns a C with a crime rate of 211.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Plano?
211.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 297.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1819.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Plano safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Plano has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Plano?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Plano generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Plano police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Plano?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Plano's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Plano compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Plano ranks behind about 62% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Plano to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Plano?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Plano?
297.4 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (201), robbery (74), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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