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Is Schiller Park, Illinois Safe?

Population 11,317 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,317, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Schiller Park 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 1,318 per 100K.

Schiller Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSchiller ParkIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate273.5323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1800.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate211.0--268.2
Theft Rate1318.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate229.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

274/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1800/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Schiller Park

Violent crime in Schiller Park is below the national average. The rate of 273.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1800.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,318 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Schiller Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault211
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary339
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,318
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft229
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Schiller Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Schiller Park
273.5
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Schiller Park
1800.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Schiller Park Safety

Is Schiller Park safe?
Not especially. Schiller Park earns a C with a crime rate of 207.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Schiller Park?
207.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 273.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1800.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Schiller Park safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Schiller Park 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 Schiller Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Schiller Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Schiller Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Schiller Park?
No. Crime in Schiller Park has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Schiller Park compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Schiller Park 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 Schiller Park 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 Schiller Park?
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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Schiller Park?
273.5 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (211), robbery (60), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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