Western Springs, Illinois Crime Rate

2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 13,191

Key Insights

  • →Western Springs has a safety grade of A+ with a violent crime rate of 7.6 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • →Violent crime rose 0% from the previous year.
  • →Safer than 86% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.03 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
7.6
0.0% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
272.9
36 total
vs National Avg
↓ -98%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 1

Murder0
Rape0
Robbery1
Aggravated Assault0

Property Crime: 36

Burglary9
Larceny-Theft26
Motor Vehicle Theft1
Arson0

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
202413,19117.6036272.9
202313,17217.6035265.7

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

A+
Safety Grade for Western Springs

Based on violent crime rate of 7.6 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

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Similar Cities

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Sedro Woolley, Washington →North Branford, Connecticut →Shawangunk Town, New York →Bainbridge Township, Ohio →Franconia Township, Pennsylvania →

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.

Full Arrest Demographics by Race →Racial Disparities Analysis →Crime Statistics by Race →Who Commits Crime? →

Related Analysis

The Great Crime Decline →Gun Violence Data →Violent Crime Overview →Property Crime →
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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.