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Is West Chicago, Illinois Safe?

Population 25,296 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

West Chicago is a smaller community of 25,296 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 211.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,438 per 100K.

West Chicago Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWest ChicagoIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate232.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1885.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate154.0--268.2
Theft Rate1438.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate368.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

211.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

232/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1886/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for West Chicago

Violent crime in West Chicago is below the national average. The rate of 232.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1885.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,438 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

West Chicago Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault154
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary340
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,438
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft368
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How West Chicago Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Chicago
232.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Chicago
1885.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About West Chicago Safety

Is West Chicago safe?
Not especially. West Chicago earns a C with a crime rate of 211.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in West Chicago?
211.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 232.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1885.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is West Chicago safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. West Chicago 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 West Chicago?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in West Chicago generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the West Chicago police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in West Chicago?
Crime rates have held steady in West Chicago, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does West Chicago compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. West Chicago ranks behind about 70% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is West Chicago 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 West Chicago?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in West Chicago?
232.1 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (154), robbery (44), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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