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Is Woodstock, Illinois Safe?

Population 25,740 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Woodstock is a smaller community of 25,740 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,317 per 100K.

Woodstock Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWoodstockIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate417.3323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2079.82036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate270.0--268.2
Theft Rate1317.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate207.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

417/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2080/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Woodstock

Violent crime in Woodstock is close to the national average. The rate of 417.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2079.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,317 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Woodstock Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault270
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary224
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,317
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft207
065% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Woodstock Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodstock
417.3
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodstock
2079.8
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Woodstock Safety

Is Woodstock safe?
Not especially. Woodstock earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.7 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 Woodstock?
249.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 417.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2079.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Woodstock safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Woodstock's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,317 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Woodstock?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Woodstock generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Woodstock police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Woodstock?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Woodstock's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Woodstock compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Woodstock ranks behind about 74% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Woodstock to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Woodstock?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.7 per-thousand rate put Woodstock below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 417 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Woodstock?
417.3 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (270), robbery (67), and murder (6.0) 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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