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Safest Cities in Illinois

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Illinois

1 Winnetka 8.1 per 1K
2 Campton Hills 8.9 per 1K
3 Gilberts 12.1 per 1K
4 Manhattan 12.3 per 1K
5 Orland Hills 14.2 per 1K
6 Huntley 14.4 per 1K
7 Lakemoor 16.6 per 1K
8 Elburn 16.8 per 1K
9 Lake Bluff 17.8 per 1K
10 Barrington 19.5 per 1K
11 South Barrington 19.8 per 1K
12 Western Springs 22.3 per 1K
13 Glencoe 22.5 per 1K
14 Hawthorn Woods 23.1 per 1K
15 Homer Glen 24.4 per 1K
16 Mascoutah 24.7 per 1K
17 Buffalo Grove 27.0 per 1K
18 Northbrook 27.1 per 1K
19 Round Lake Park 27.2 per 1K
20 Hinsdale 28.2 per 1K
21 Park Ridge 29.6 per 1K
22 Glen Carbon 30.9 per 1K
23 Justice 31.5 per 1K
24 Wilmette 33.0 per 1K
25 Lindenhurst 35.0 per 1K
26 Carterville 35.0 per 1K
27 Willow Springs 35.4 per 1K
28 West Dundee 35.8 per 1K
29 Northfield 36.9 per 1K
30 Deerfield 37.1 per 1K
31 Highwood 37.5 per 1K
32 Lisle 38.3 per 1K
33 Tinley Park 39.2 per 1K
34 Palos Heights 39.6 per 1K
35 Lake Zurich 39.9 per 1K
36 Lake Forest 40.9 per 1K
37 Arlington Heights 43.9 per 1K
38 Orland Park 44.4 per 1K
39 Cary 45.1 per 1K
40 La Grange Park 45.3 per 1K
41 Chatham 46.8 per 1K
42 Grandwood Park 48.2 per 1K
43 Darien 50.2 per 1K
44 Spring Grove 52.6 per 1K
45 Channahon 53.3 per 1K
46 Mount Prospect 53.6 per 1K
47 Libertyville 53.8 per 1K
48 Carpentersville 55.6 per 1K
49 Bartlett 56.2 per 1K
50 Clarendon Hills 56.6 per 1K
51 Lake Villa 58.0 per 1K
52 LaSalle 59.6 per 1K
53 Stickney 60.6 per 1K
54 Pingree Grove 61.4 per 1K
55 Palatine 61.8 per 1K
56 Grayslake 62.3 per 1K
57 Minooka 62.7 per 1K
58 Johnsburg 63.6 per 1K
59 Edwardsville 63.9 per 1K
60 Oswego 64.2 per 1K
61 Burr Ridge 64.7 per 1K
62 La Grange 64.8 per 1K
63 Westmont 64.9 per 1K
64 Lake in the Hills 66.0 per 1K
65 Vernon Hills 67.1 per 1K
66 South Elgin 67.7 per 1K
67 Roselle 70.7 per 1K
68 Woodstock 71.1 per 1K
69 Glen Ellyn 71.6 per 1K
70 Geneva 73.0 per 1K
71 Carol Stream 73.2 per 1K
72 Mundelein 73.6 per 1K
73 Oak Brook 74.1 per 1K
74 West Frankfort 74.2 per 1K
75 Algonquin 74.2 per 1K
76 Wheeling 74.3 per 1K
77 Elmhurst 74.7 per 1K
78 Coal City 74.9 per 1K
79 Warrenville 75.4 per 1K
80 Naperville 77.7 per 1K
81 Mokena 77.8 per 1K
82 Monee 78.2 per 1K
83 Greenville 78.3 per 1K
84 Hanover Park 79.6 per 1K
85 Itasca 79.7 per 1K
86 Rock Falls 80.1 per 1K
87 Frankfort Square 80.1 per 1K
88 Rolling Meadows 80.2 per 1K
89 Lockport 82.1 per 1K
90 Glendale Heights 82.7 per 1K
91 Frankfort 82.7 per 1K
92 Wheaton 82.8 per 1K
93 Morton Grove 83.0 per 1K
94 Volo 83.3 per 1K
95 Island Lake 86.7 per 1K
96 Bloomingdale 86.9 per 1K
97 Round Lake 87.6 per 1K
98 Waterloo 89.4 per 1K
99 Norridge 91.3 per 1K
100 Highland 91.5 per 1K

The safest cities in Illinois have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Winnetka leads with just 8.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Winnetka has just 8.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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