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Is Wheaton, Illinois Safe?

Population 54,065 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Wheaton earns a C safety grade with 219.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs above the national average, putting the city behind 67% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,261 per 100K.

Wheaton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWheatonIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate425.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1773.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate266.0--268.2
Theft Rate1261.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate346.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

425/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1774/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wheaton

Violent crime in Wheaton is above the national average. The rate of 425.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1773.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,261 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wheaton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault266
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary259
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,261
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft346
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wheaton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wheaton
425.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wheaton
1773.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wheaton Safety

Is Wheaton safe?
Not especially. Wheaton earns a C with a crime rate of 219.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Wheaton?
219.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 425.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1773.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wheaton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Wheaton's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,261 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wheaton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wheaton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wheaton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wheaton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Wheaton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Wheaton compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Wheaton 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 Wheaton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Wheaton?
Bad. A C grade and 219.9 per-thousand rate put Wheaton below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 425 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Wheaton?
425.1 per 100,000, which is 17% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (266), robbery (65), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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