Naperville, IL Crime


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Located in the western suburbs of Chicago, Naperville, IL is known for being a safe and affluent community. However, like any other city, it is not immune to crime. According to recent statistics, the city's violent crime rate stands at 10.2, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Property crime is also below the national average, with a rate of 19.9 compared to the US average of 35.4. Despite these relatively low numbers, the city has experienced its fair share of crime, ranging from burglaries and thefts to occasional violent incidents. However, the Naperville Police Department works diligently to keep the community safe and maintain its reputation as a desirable place to live and raise a family.

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

Naperville violent crime is 10.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Naperville property crime is 19.9. (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
Naperville, IL Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000011.9541746219.11447.579.4
2001019.451.91848.7196.91594.557.4
20020.81047.61802.9256.51475.171.4
2003016.944.91817.52141541.761.8
2004015.266.41651.4228.81362.759.9
200502.1017.8321757.5206.21498.752.6
2006017.652.71567.41301385.452
20071.411.752.41609172.51386.250.4
20081.415.963.81685.8223.31412.649.9
2009015.253.91661204.51414.342.1
201178.71.42.816.957.61483210.91242.629.5
201283.32.14.916.859.51431178.51223.728.7
201304.914.653.41295.91561116.323.6
201477.70.75.513.757.71122.9121976.625.4
20158709.518.459.11123109.4991.222.4
201662.1010.123291071.895.2946.230.4
201791.90.714.922.354.1116087.2104131.8
201868.7019.514.135109.826.3

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City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
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per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Aurora, IL258.31,008.1200,55172019
Joliet, IL506.91,457.9147,838162019
Elgin, IL198.91,274.6110,595222019
Bremen, IL132.02,068.74,544242002
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Naperville has a lot to offer. The schools are top notch, it is close to Chicago with a commuter rail that is easily accessible and fast, there are lots of parks and  More

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Over 2 years ago

Lived around the area my whole life, moved to the downtown Naperville 7 years ago and wow has it changed and not for the better. There is way too much traffic and no  More

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Over 6 years ago

Went with my real estate agent to check out a few houses in Naperville.First impression was the town was adorable especially the downtown but way too many people.couldnt  More

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