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Is Yorkville, Illinois Safe?

Population 26,730 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 26,730, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Yorkville earns a C+ with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,214 per 100K.

Yorkville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricYorkvilleIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate211.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1798.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate127.0--268.2
Theft Rate1214.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate196.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

200.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

211/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1798/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Yorkville

Violent crime in Yorkville is well below the national average. The rate of 211.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1798.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,214 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Yorkville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault127
047% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary335
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,214
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft196
062% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Yorkville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yorkville
211.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yorkville
1798.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Yorkville Safety

Is Yorkville safe?
It depends on where in Yorkville you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Yorkville?
200.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 211.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1798.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Yorkville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Yorkville has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Yorkville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Yorkville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Yorkville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Yorkville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Yorkville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Yorkville compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Yorkville ranks behind about 65% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Yorkville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Yorkville?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Yorkville?
211.1 per 100,000, which is 42% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (127), robbery (53), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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