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Is River Grove, Illinois Safe?

Population 10,409 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,409, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. River Grove earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,471 per 100K.

River Grove Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRiver GroveIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate246.3323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1786.02036.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1471.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate312.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

203.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

246/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1786/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for River Grove

Violent crime in River Grove is below the national average. The rate of 246.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1786.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,471 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

River Grove Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary277
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,471
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft312
098% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How River Grove Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

River Grove
246.3
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

River Grove
1786.0
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About River Grove Safety

Is River Grove safe?
It depends on where in River Grove you are. The city gets a C overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in River Grove?
203.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 246.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1786.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is River Grove safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. River Grove 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 River Grove?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in River Grove generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the River Grove police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in River Grove?
Yes, there's been an uptick. River Grove's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does River Grove compare to other cities in Illinois?
Middle of the pack for Illinois. River Grove isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 48th percentile among Illinois cities.
How safe is River Grove 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 River Grove?
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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in River Grove?
246.3 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (53), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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