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Is Wilmette, Illinois Safe?

Population 27,459 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Wilmette is a smaller community of 27,459 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 198.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,167 per 100K.

Wilmette Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWilmetteIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate292.0323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1693.02036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate1167.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate263.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

198.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

292/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1693/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wilmette

Violent crime in Wilmette is below the national average. The rate of 292.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1693.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,167 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wilmette Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary288
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,167
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft263
083% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wilmette Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wilmette
292.0
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wilmette
1693.0
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wilmette Safety

Is Wilmette safe?
It depends on where in Wilmette you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Wilmette?
198.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 292.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1693.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wilmette safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Wilmette 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 Wilmette?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wilmette generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wilmette police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wilmette?
No. Crime in Wilmette has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Wilmette compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Wilmette ranks behind about 62% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Wilmette to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Wilmette?
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 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Wilmette?
292.0 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (70), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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