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Is Villa Park, Illinois Safe?

Population 21,888 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Villa Park is a smaller community of 21,888 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 236.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,486 per 100K.

Villa Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVilla ParkIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate263.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2103.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1486.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate179.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

236.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

263/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2103/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Villa Park

Violent crime in Villa Park is below the national average. The rate of 263.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2103.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,486 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Villa Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary356
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,486
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft179
056% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Villa Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Villa Park
263.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Villa Park
2103.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Villa Park Safety

Is Villa Park safe?
Not especially. Villa Park earns a C- with a crime rate of 236.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Villa Park?
236.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 263.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2103.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Villa Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Villa Park's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,486 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Villa Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Villa Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Villa Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Villa Park?
Crime rates have held steady in Villa Park, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Villa Park compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Villa Park ranks behind about 66% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Villa Park 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 Villa Park?
Bad. A C- grade and 236.7 per-thousand rate put Villa Park below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 263 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Villa Park?
263.1 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (59), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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