West Chicago, Illinois Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 24,968
Key Insights
- →West Chicago has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 184.2 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 58.7% from the previous year.
- →2 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 8.0 per 100K.
- →Safer than 42% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.30 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
184.2
+58.7% YoY
Murder Rate
8.0
2 murders
Property Crime Rate
612.8
153 total
vs National Avg
↓ -49%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 46
Murder2
Rape15
Robbery1
Aggravated Assault28
Property Crime: 153
Burglary27
Larceny-Theft114
Motor Vehicle Theft12
Arson2
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,968 | 46 | 184.2 | 2 | 153 | 612.8 |
| 2023 | 24,972 | 29 | 116.1 | 0 | 162 | 648.7 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A
Safety Grade for West Chicago
Based on violent crime rate of 184.2 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.