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Crime & Safety in DeKalb, IL

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

DeKalb has a violent crime rate of 577 per 100,000 residents, 52% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 400.7 per 100,000, robbery at 77.8, rape at 96.6. The murder rate is 2.4 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,026 per 100,000, 54% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,548, burglary at 382, vehicle theft at 97 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 14 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, DeKalb receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: DeKalb vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent577.5/100K
52% above US avg
Murder2.4/100K
63% below US avg
Rape96.6/100K
Robbery77.8/100K
Assault400.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,026.3/100K
54% above US avg
Burglary381.8/100K
Theft2,547.9/100K
Vehicle Theft96.6/100K
Arson28.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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