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Is Schaumburg, Illinois Safe?

Population 77,249 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Schaumburg faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,413 per 100K.

Schaumburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSchaumburgIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate325.9323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2237.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate217.0--268.2
Theft Rate1413.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate291.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

326/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2237/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Schaumburg

Violent crime in Schaumburg is close to the national average. The rate of 325.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2237.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,413 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Schaumburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault217
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary244
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,413
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft291
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Schaumburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Schaumburg
325.9
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Schaumburg
2237.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Schaumburg Safety

Is Schaumburg safe?
Not especially. Schaumburg earns a D with a crime rate of 256.3 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 Schaumburg?
256.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 325.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2237.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Schaumburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Schaumburg's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,413 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Schaumburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Schaumburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Schaumburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Schaumburg?
No. Crime in Schaumburg has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Schaumburg compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Schaumburg ranks behind about 72% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Schaumburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Schaumburg?
Bad. A D grade and 256.3 per-thousand rate put Schaumburg below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 326 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Schaumburg?
325.9 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (217), robbery (64), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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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.

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