Joliet, IL Crime

Joliet, IL is a city that experiences crime rates that are lower than the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Joliet is 16.3, which is 6.4 points lower than the U.S. average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Joliet is 31.4, which is 4 points lower than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that Joliet is relatively safe compared to other cities across the U.S., making it an attractive place to live or visit for many people looking for peace and security from crime and violence.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Joliet violent crime is 16.3. (The US average is 22.7)

Joliet property crime is 31.4. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Joliet, IL Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2001		4.7		195.8	446.8	4123.3	830.8	2929.9	362.5
2002		6.5		169.8	375.8	3865.6	789.6	2806.9	269.1
2003		9.2		137.9	322.1	3385.5	742.5	2399.1	243.9
2004		7.2		134.5	277.9	3224.9	663.7	2394.5	166.7
2005	0	8.5	0	111.5	237.6	3251.7	573	2547.2	131.5
2006		10.2		139.5	282.6	2956.8	644.1	2202.4	110.3
2007		6.1		108.4	269.4	2690.5	596	1979.3	115.2
2008		3.3		111.6	246	2654.1	564.1	1995.1	94.9
2009		7.9		94	209.1	2566.5	595	1888.1	83.4
2010	360.3	7.3	20.6	83.6	248.8	2779.9	634.9	2028.9	116.1
2011	349.6	5.4	20.3	58.8	265.1	2611	635	1860.3	115.6
2012	340.8	7.4	20.2	70	243.1	2583	642.5	1834	106.4
2013		6.7	33	106.4	229	2166.9	487.7	1574.1	105.1
2014	334.8	5.4	16.2	77.8	235.4	2021.1	434.3	1509.1	77.8
2015	311.5	6.8	29.7	77	198	2402.2	565.6	1756.2	80.4
2016	330	6.8	34.5	86.6	202.2	1894	349.6	1449.1	95.3
2017	364	10.1	45.2	107.2	201.6	1769.6	300.7	1357.7	111.2
2018	327.2	5.4	29.6	82.1	210	1556.3	302.2	1161.9	92.2
2019	506.9	12.1	35.8	66.8	392.2	1457.9	172.8	1171.7	113.4

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Crest Hill, IL	267.8	1,071.4	20,865	3	2019
Rockdale, IL	467.8	675.7	1,935	3	2019
Shorewood, IL	142.0	852.0	16,490	4	2019
Romeoville, IL	196.9	1,014.7	39,710	7	2019
Lockport, IL	82.1	828.5	25,587	7	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Naperville, IL	68.7	1,457.9	142,280	14	2018
Aurora, IL	258.3	1,008.1	200,551	17	2019
Bremen, IL	132.0	2,068.7	4,544	22	2002
Elgin, IL	198.9	1,274.6	110,595	35	2019
Rockford, IL	1,174.2	3,327.0	149,586	68	2019

Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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Jack · Woodridge, IL

BEST PLACE TO LIVE

Over 10 years ago

Great place to live !!!!!!!!!! Lived in Naperville for 30 years in that rat race ! Came herE bought a home reallll cheap and neighbors are great and taxes are low ! Lots More

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william · Joliet, IL

joliet the town

Over 10 years ago

its laid back mixed town people mind to them self.I like it at first I didn't but it grew on me anyway overall its a nice place to More

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Bp · Joliet, IL

Culture and Recreation

Over 12 years ago

The West side of town above the Bluffs is filled with stately Victorian homes. Public gatherings on major holidays are More

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