Wood Dale, IL has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Wood Dale is 9.2, while the national average is 22.7. This means that the chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime in Wood Dale is significantly lower than in other parts of the country. However, the property crime rate in Wood Dale is slightly higher than the national average at 21.6, with the US average being 35.4. This may be attributed to the fact that Wood Dale is a smaller, more affluent community, making it a potentially attractive target for property crimes such as burglary and theft. Despite this, residents of Wood Dale can feel relatively safe in their community, as the crime rate remains low compared to other areas in the United States.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wood Dale violent crime is 9.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Wood Dale property crime is 21.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.