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Is Streamwood, Illinois Safe?

Population 38,277 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 38,277, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Streamwood earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,353 per 100K.

Streamwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricStreamwoodIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate323.7323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1909.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate222.0--268.2
Theft Rate1353.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate190.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

324/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1910/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Streamwood

Violent crime in Streamwood is close to the national average. The rate of 323.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1909.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,353 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Streamwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault222
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary213
079% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,353
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft190
060% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Streamwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Streamwood
323.7
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Streamwood
1909.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Streamwood Safety

Is Streamwood safe?
Not especially. Streamwood earns a C with a crime rate of 223.3 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 Streamwood?
223.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 323.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1909.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Streamwood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Streamwood's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,353 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Streamwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Streamwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Streamwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Streamwood?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Streamwood's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Streamwood compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Streamwood ranks behind about 60% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Streamwood 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 Streamwood?
Bad. A C grade and 223.3 per-thousand rate put Streamwood below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 324 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Streamwood?
323.7 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (222), robbery (50), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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