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Is Warrenville, Illinois Safe?

Population 15,211 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Warrenville is a smaller community of 15,211 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 213.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,074 per 100K.

Warrenville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWarrenvilleIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate401.3323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1733.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate274.0--268.2
Theft Rate1074.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate364.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

401/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1733/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Warrenville

Violent crime in Warrenville is close to the national average. The rate of 401.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1733.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,074 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Warrenville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault274
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary187
069% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,074
077% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft364
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Warrenville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Warrenville
401.3
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Warrenville
1733.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Warrenville Safety

Is Warrenville safe?
Not especially. Warrenville earns a C with a crime rate of 213.5 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 Warrenville?
213.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 401.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1733.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Warrenville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Warrenville 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 Warrenville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Warrenville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Warrenville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Warrenville?
No. Crime in Warrenville has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Warrenville compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Warrenville ranks behind about 66% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Warrenville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Warrenville?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Warrenville?
401.3 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (274), robbery (78), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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