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Is Westmont, Illinois Safe?

Population 24,155 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Westmont faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,426 per 100K.

Westmont Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWestmontIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate360.5323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2311.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate256.0--268.2
Theft Rate1426.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate530.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

267.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

361/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2312/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Westmont

Violent crime in Westmont is close to the national average. The rate of 360.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2311.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,426 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Westmont Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault256
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary406
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,426
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft530
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Westmont Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westmont
360.5
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westmont
2311.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Westmont Safety

Is Westmont safe?
Not especially. Westmont earns a D with a crime rate of 267.2 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 Westmont?
267.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 360.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2311.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Westmont safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Westmont's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,426 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Westmont?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Westmont generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Westmont police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Westmont?
No. Crime in Westmont has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Westmont compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Westmont ranks behind about 86% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Westmont 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 Westmont?
Bad. A D grade and 267.2 per-thousand rate put Westmont below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 361 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Westmont?
360.5 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (256), robbery (47), and murder (8.0) 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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