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Is St. Charles, Illinois Safe?

Population 33,594 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 33,594, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. St. Charles earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,403 per 100K.

St. Charles Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSt. CharlesIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate377.5323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1940.02036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate288.0--268.2
Theft Rate1403.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate465.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

378/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1940/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for St. Charles

Violent crime in St. Charles is close to the national average. The rate of 377.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1940.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,403 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

St. Charles Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault288
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery95
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary270
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,403
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft465
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How St. Charles Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Charles
377.5
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Charles
1940.0
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Charles Safety

Is St. Charles safe?
Not especially. St. Charles earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.7 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 St. Charles?
231.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 377.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1940.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is St. Charles safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. St. Charles's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,403 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in St. Charles?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in St. Charles generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the St. Charles police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in St. Charles?
Crime rates have held steady in St. Charles, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does St. Charles compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. St. Charles ranks behind about 80% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is St. Charles to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in St. Charles?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.7 per-thousand rate put St. Charles below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 378 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in St. Charles?
377.5 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (288), robbery (95), and murder (4.0) 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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