Wheaton, Illinois Crime Rate

2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 52,649

Key Insights

  • →Wheaton has a safety grade of A+ with a violent crime rate of 49.4 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • →Violent crime rose 18.2% from the previous year.
  • →Safer than 76% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.09 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
49.4
+18.2% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
541.3
285 total
vs National Avg
↓ -86%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 26

Murder0
Rape14
Robbery3
Aggravated Assault9

Property Crime: 285

Burglary49
Larceny-Theft224
Motor Vehicle Theft12
Arson2

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
202452,6492649.40285541.3
202352,5812241.80242460.2

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

A+
Safety Grade for Wheaton

Based on violent crime rate of 49.4 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

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Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

Stratford, Connecticut →Edina, Minnesota →Columbus, Indiana →Wayne Township, New Jersey →Milford, Connecticut →

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.