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Is Western Springs, Illinois Safe?

Population 13,588 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,588, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Western Springs earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,399 per 100K.

Western Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWestern SpringsIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate412.8323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1996.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate313.0--268.2
Theft Rate1399.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate210.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

413/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1997/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Western Springs

Violent crime in Western Springs is close to the national average. The rate of 412.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1996.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,399 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 313 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Western Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault313
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary210
078% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,399
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft210
066% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Western Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Western Springs
412.8
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Western Springs
1996.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Western Springs Safety

Is Western Springs safe?
Not especially. Western Springs earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241 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 Western Springs?
241 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 412.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1996.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Western Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Western Springs's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,399 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Western Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Western Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Western Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Western Springs?
Crime rates have held steady in Western Springs, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Western Springs compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Western Springs ranks behind about 82% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Western Springs to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Western Springs?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241 per-thousand rate put Western Springs below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 413 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Western Springs?
412.8 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (313), robbery (76), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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