Wheaton, IL, a suburban town located about 25 miles west of Chicago, has a lower crime rate compared to the national average. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Wheaton is 9.1, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Wheaton is 17.8, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. Despite these relatively low numbers, crime still exists in Wheaton and has been a concern for the community. As someone who lives in a town with a lower crime rate than the national average, it is important to continue to advocate for safety and work towards reducing crime in our community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wheaton violent crime is 9.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Wheaton property crime is 17.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.