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Is Streator, Illinois Safe?

Population 12,190 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Streator is a smaller community of 12,190 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 226.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,535 per 100K.

Streator Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricStreatorIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate334.6323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1926.82036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate274.0--268.2
Theft Rate1535.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate234.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

335/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1927/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Streator

Violent crime in Streator is close to the national average. The rate of 334.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1926.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,535 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Streator Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault274
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary366
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,535
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft234
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Streator Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Streator
334.6
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Streator
1926.8
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Streator Safety

Is Streator safe?
Not especially. Streator earns a C with a crime rate of 226.1 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 Streator?
226.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 334.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1926.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Streator safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Streator's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,535 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Streator?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Streator generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Streator police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Streator?
No. Crime in Streator has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Streator compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Streator ranks behind about 75% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Streator 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 Streator?
Bad. A C grade and 226.1 per-thousand rate put Streator below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 335 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Streator?
334.6 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (274), robbery (76), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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