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Is Romeoville, Illinois Safe?

Population 41,281 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 41,281, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Romeoville earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,770 per 100K.

Romeoville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRomeovilleIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate246.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2123.12036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate191.0--268.2
Theft Rate1770.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate204.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

236.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

246/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

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

Key Crime Statistics for Romeoville

Violent crime in Romeoville is below the national average. The rate of 246.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2123.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,770 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Romeoville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault191
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary390
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,770
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft204
064% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Romeoville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Romeoville
246.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Romeoville
2123.1
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Romeoville Safety

Is Romeoville safe?
Not especially. Romeoville earns a C- with a crime rate of 236.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Romeoville?
236.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 246.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2123.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Romeoville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Romeoville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,770 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Romeoville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Romeoville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Romeoville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Romeoville?
No. Crime in Romeoville has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Romeoville compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Romeoville ranks behind about 67% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Romeoville 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 Romeoville?
Bad. A C- grade and 236.9 per-thousand rate put Romeoville below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 246 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Romeoville?
246.1 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (191), robbery (50), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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