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Is Wauconda, Illinois Safe?

Population 13,993 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Wauconda is a smaller community of 13,993 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 239.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,309 per 100K.

Wauconda Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWaucondaIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate358.8323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2038.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate221.0--268.2
Theft Rate1309.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate472.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

359/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2038/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wauconda

Violent crime in Wauconda is close to the national average. The rate of 358.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2038.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,309 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wauconda Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault221
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery79
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary361
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,309
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft472
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wauconda Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wauconda
358.8
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wauconda
2038.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wauconda Safety

Is Wauconda safe?
Not especially. Wauconda earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.7 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 Wauconda?
239.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 358.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2038.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wauconda safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Wauconda's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,309 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wauconda?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wauconda generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wauconda police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wauconda?
No. Crime in Wauconda has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Wauconda compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Wauconda ranks behind about 72% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Wauconda 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 Wauconda?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.7 per-thousand rate put Wauconda below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 359 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Wauconda?
358.8 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (221), robbery (79), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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