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Is Swansea, Illinois Safe?

Population 14,356 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Swansea is a smaller community of 14,356 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 202.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,095 per 100K.

Swansea Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSwanseaIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate296.4323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1725.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate228.0--268.2
Theft Rate1095.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate281.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

202.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

296/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1726/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Swansea

Violent crime in Swansea is below the national average. The rate of 296.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1725.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,095 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Swansea Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault228
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary309
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,095
078% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft281
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Swansea Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Swansea
296.4
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Swansea
1725.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Swansea Safety

Is Swansea safe?
It depends on where in Swansea you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Swansea?
202.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 296.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1725.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Swansea safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Swansea has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Swansea?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Swansea generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Swansea police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Swansea?
Crime rates have held steady in Swansea, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Swansea compare to other cities in Illinois?
Middle of the pack for Illinois. Swansea isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Illinois cities.
How safe is Swansea to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Swansea?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Swansea?
296.4 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (228), robbery (48), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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