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Is Wood Dale, Illinois Safe?

Population 14,081 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,081, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Wood Dale earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,900 per 100K.

Wood Dale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWood DaleIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate255.0323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2178.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate145.0--268.2
Theft Rate1900.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate303.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

255/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2179/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wood Dale

Violent crime in Wood Dale is below the national average. The rate of 255.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2178.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,900 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wood Dale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault145
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary273
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,900
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft303
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wood Dale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wood Dale
255.0
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wood Dale
2178.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wood Dale Safety

Is Wood Dale safe?
Not especially. Wood Dale earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Wood Dale?
243.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 255.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2178.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wood Dale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Wood Dale's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,900 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wood Dale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wood Dale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wood Dale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wood Dale?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Wood Dale's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Wood Dale compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Wood Dale ranks behind about 80% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Wood Dale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Wood Dale?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.4 per-thousand rate put Wood Dale below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 255 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Wood Dale?
255.0 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (145), robbery (33), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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