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Is Worth, Illinois Safe?

Population 10,696 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,696, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Worth earns a C with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,736 per 100K.

Worth Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWorthIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate215.3323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1997.02036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate133.0--268.2
Theft Rate1736.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate504.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

215/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1997/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Worth

Violent crime in Worth is well below the national average. The rate of 215.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1997.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,736 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Worth Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault133
050% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery24
038% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary296
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,736
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft504
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Worth Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Worth
215.3
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Worth
1997.0
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Worth Safety

Is Worth safe?
Not especially. Worth earns a C with a crime rate of 221.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Worth?
221.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 215.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1997.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Worth safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Worth's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,736 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Worth?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Worth generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Worth police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Worth?
Crime rates have held steady in Worth, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Worth compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Worth ranks behind about 70% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Worth to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Worth?
Bad. A C grade and 221.2 per-thousand rate put Worth below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 215 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Worth?
215.3 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (133), robbery (24), and murder (4.0) 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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