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Is Troy, Illinois Safe?

Population 11,893 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,893, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Troy earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,410 per 100K.

Troy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTroyIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate259.8323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1921.12036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1410.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate441.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

260/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1921/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Troy

Violent crime in Troy is below the national average. The rate of 259.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1921.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,410 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Troy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary281
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,410
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft441
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Troy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Troy
259.8
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Troy
1921.1
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Troy Safety

Is Troy safe?
Not especially. Troy earns a C with a crime rate of 218.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Troy?
218.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 259.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1921.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Troy safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Troy's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,410 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Troy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Troy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Troy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Troy?
No. Crime in Troy has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Troy compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Troy ranks behind about 75% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Troy to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Troy?
Bad. A C grade and 218.1 per-thousand rate put Troy below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 260 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Troy?
259.8 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (30), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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