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West Chicago, IL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The West Chicago Police Department serves the city of West Chicago, IL in Dupage County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 357 violent crimes and 636 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 104.1 per 100k residents, which is 2.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 44.0 per 100k, 73.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate104.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents357 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade C
Annual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate44.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents636 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate32.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents491 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime104.1C357106.2-2.0%
Property Crime44.0A636163.6-73.1%
Rape4.0C423.5+13.1%
Larceny32.0A491116.4-72.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.0A5722.2-45.8%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Wheaton 4 miles
A 20.9
A 38.0
Violent: 79.9% lower
Property: 13.6% lower
Carol Stream 5 miles
D 131.8
A 77.5
Violent: 26.6% higher
Property: 76.0% higher
Batavia 6 miles
B 88.2
A 42.2
Violent: 15.3% lower
Property: 4.2% lower
Addison 6 miles
B 94.6
A 100.4
Violent: 9.1% lower
Property: 127.8% higher
Bensenville 6 miles
B 87.8
A 60.4
Violent: 15.7% lower
Property: 37.0% higher