CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
D

Is Rolling Meadows, Illinois Safe?

Population 23,690 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Rolling Meadows runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,026 per 100K.

Rolling Meadows Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRolling MeadowsIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate308.6323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2303.12036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate228.0--268.2
Theft Rate2026.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate332.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

309/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2303/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rolling Meadows

Violent crime in Rolling Meadows is below the national average. The rate of 308.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2303.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,026 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rolling Meadows Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault228
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary440
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,026
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft332
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rolling Meadows Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rolling Meadows
308.6
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rolling Meadows
2303.1
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rolling Meadows Safety

Is Rolling Meadows safe?
Not especially. Rolling Meadows earns a D with a crime rate of 261.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Rolling Meadows?
261.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 308.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2303.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rolling Meadows safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rolling Meadows's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,026 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rolling Meadows?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rolling Meadows generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rolling Meadows police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rolling Meadows?
No. Crime in Rolling Meadows has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Rolling Meadows compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Rolling Meadows ranks behind about 87% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Rolling Meadows to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Rolling Meadows?
Bad. A D grade and 261.2 per-thousand rate put Rolling Meadows below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 309 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rolling Meadows?
308.6 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (228), robbery (44), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in Illinois

Similar-sized communities in Illinois. Compare crime rates across the state.

C-
See crime rates in Elmwood Park23,675 pop · Grade C-
C+
See crime rates in Loves Park23,712 pop · Grade C+
C
See crime rates in Collinsville23,717 pop · Grade C
D+
See crime rates in Melrose Park23,936 pop · Grade D+
D+
See crime rates in Lisle23,432 pop · Grade D+
C
See crime rates in Kankakee23,400 pop · Grade C
View all Illinois city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Rolling Meadows

Get weekly safety updates for Rolling Meadows

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities