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Is Summit, Illinois Safe?

Population 10,753 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Summit has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 265.3 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,735 per 100K.

Summit Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSummitIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate355.9323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2297.12036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate217.0--268.2
Theft Rate1735.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate283.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

356/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2297/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Summit

Violent crime in Summit is close to the national average. The rate of 355.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2297.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,735 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Summit Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault217
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary250
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,735
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft283
089% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Summit Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Summit
355.9
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Summit
2297.1
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Summit Safety

Is Summit safe?
Not especially. Summit earns a D with a crime rate of 265.3 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 Summit?
265.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 355.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2297.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Summit safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Summit's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,735 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Summit?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Summit generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Summit police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Summit?
No. Crime in Summit has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Summit compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Summit ranks behind about 77% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Summit 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 Summit?
Bad. A D grade and 265.3 per-thousand rate put Summit below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 356 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Summit?
355.9 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (217), robbery (67), and murder (5.0) 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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