Western Springs, Illinois Crime Rate
4 years of data (2020–2024) · 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.
- →Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 4 years of data.
- →Safer than 84% 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
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,191 | 1 | 7.6 | 0 | 36 | 272.9 |
| 2023 | 13,172 | 1 | 7.6 | 0 | 35 | 265.7 |
| 2022 | 13,175 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 49 | 371.9 |
| 2020 | 13,404 | 1 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
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)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 84% of cities
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.
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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.