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Is Woodridge, Illinois Safe?

Population 34,028 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Woodridge is a smaller community of 34,028 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 240.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,650 per 100K.

Woodridge Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWoodridgeIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate412.2323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1993.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate330.0--268.2
Theft Rate1650.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate394.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

240.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

412/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1994/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Woodridge

Violent crime in Woodridge is close to the national average. The rate of 412.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1993.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,650 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 330 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Woodridge Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault330
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery77
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary334
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,650
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft394
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Woodridge Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodridge
412.2
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodridge
1993.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Woodridge Safety

Is Woodridge safe?
Not especially. Woodridge earns a C- with a crime rate of 240.6 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 Woodridge?
240.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 412.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1993.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Woodridge safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Woodridge's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,650 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Woodridge?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Woodridge generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Woodridge police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Woodridge?
Crime rates have held steady in Woodridge, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Woodridge compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Woodridge ranks behind about 71% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Woodridge to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Woodridge?
Bad. A C- grade and 240.6 per-thousand rate put Woodridge below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 412 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Woodridge?
412.2 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (330), robbery (77), and murder (9.0) 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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