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Is Winfield, Illinois Safe?

Population 10,146 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Winfield runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,925 per 100K.

Winfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWinfieldIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate326.0323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2276.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate253.0--268.2
Theft Rate1925.0--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 SafetyD

260.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

326/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2277/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Winfield

Violent crime in Winfield is close to the national average. The rate of 326.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2276.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,925 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Winfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault253
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary273
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,925
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft368
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Winfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Winfield
326.0
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Winfield
2276.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Winfield Safety

Is Winfield safe?
Not especially. Winfield earns a D with a crime rate of 260.3 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 Winfield?
260.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 326.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2276.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Winfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Winfield's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,925 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Winfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Winfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Winfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Winfield?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Winfield's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Winfield compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Winfield ranks behind about 82% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Winfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Winfield?
Bad. A D grade and 260.3 per-thousand rate put Winfield below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 326 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Winfield?
326.0 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (253), robbery (45), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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