Wheaton, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wheaton Police Department serves the city of Wheaton, IL in Dupage County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 319 violent crimes and 2,041 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 20.9 per 100k residents, which is 80.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 38.0 per 100k, 76.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAnnual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents319 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate38.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,041 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents139 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate28.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,862 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 20.9 | A | 319 | 106.2 | -80.3% |
| Property Crime | 38.0 | A | 2041 | 163.6 | -76.7% |
| Rape | 3.8 | C | 37 | 3.5 | +7.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.9 | A | 60 | 22.3 | -91.5% |
| Burglary | 9.5 | A | 139 | 24.0 | -60.4% |
| Larceny | 28.5 | A | 1862 | 116.4 | -75.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | 2 miles | B 94.6 | A 100.4 | Violent: 352.3% higher Property: 163.8% higher |
| Bensenville | 2 miles | B 87.8 | A 60.4 | Violent: 319.6% higher Property: 58.6% higher |
| Glendale Heights | 2 miles | C 105.7 | A 68.4 | Violent: 405.1% higher Property: 79.7% higher |
| Hinsdale | 2 miles | A 17.5 | A 29.1 | Violent: 16.4% lower Property: 23.4% lower |
| Wayne | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 90.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 137.4% higher |