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Is Shorewood, Illinois Safe?

Population 18,536 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Shorewood is a smaller community of 18,536 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 251.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,372 per 100K.

Shorewood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricShorewoodIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate350.9323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2161.12036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1372.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate534.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

351/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2161/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Shorewood

Violent crime in Shorewood is close to the national average. The rate of 350.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2161.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,372 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Shorewood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary233
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,372
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft534
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Shorewood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shorewood
350.9
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shorewood
2161.1
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Shorewood Safety

Is Shorewood safe?
Not especially. Shorewood earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.2 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 Shorewood?
251.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 350.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2161.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Shorewood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Shorewood's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,372 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Shorewood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Shorewood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Shorewood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Shorewood?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Shorewood's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Shorewood compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Shorewood ranks behind about 81% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Shorewood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Shorewood?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.2 per-thousand rate put Shorewood below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 351 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Shorewood?
350.9 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (53), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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