Streamwood, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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58%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

51%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

60%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Streamwood_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	367	n/a (estimate)	968	1,970	2,324
Murder	2	n/a	5.3	7.8	6.3
Rape	13	n/a	34.3	48.1	40.0
Robbery	11	n/a	29.0	84.7	66.1
Assault	43	n/a	113.4	146.7	268.2
Violent crime	69	n/a (estimate)	182	287	370
Burglary	53	n/a	139.8	208.5	269.8
Theft	215	n/a	566.9	1,192.7	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	30	n/a	79.1	281.6	282.7
Property crime	298	n/a (estimate)	786	1,683	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Streamwood, IL

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Streamwood crime rate is 58.4% lower than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Streamwood, there were 69 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 182 per 100,000 individuals, 50.8% lower than the national average. Additionally, Streamwood recorded 298 property crimes, amounting to 786 per 100,000 residents, 59.8% lower than the U.S. average.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Streamwood?

What do the local residents think about crime in Streamwood? Well, based on a recent survey of 9 people (conducted by AreaVibes), 67% of Streamwood residents said that there was virtually no crime and that they felt safe walking at night. Another 33% of respondents said that there was too much crime in the area and they did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Streamwood a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Streamwood is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Streamwood has a total crime rate that is 58% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 1.01 daily crimes (0.19 violent daily crimes and 0.82 daily property crimes) in Streamwood.

Has Crime in Streamwood Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows us to analyze short-term trends in crime activity. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, we can identify patterns and shifts in Streamwood crime rates. This information can be invaluable for residents looking to make informed decisions on where to live. When comparing the most recent year to the previous year, total crime in Streamwood has decreased by 22.7% year over year. Violent crime has increased by 15% and property crime has decreased by 28.2%.

Potential Causes for Crime in Streamwood

Limited employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-wage jobs can result in higher rates of unemployment and underemployment. Regions where individuals grapple with joblessness or meager wages may exhibit greater vulnerability to an uptick in crime due to financial instability. While areas that have strong employment rates, often will see a reduction in overall crime. Streamwood, for instance, reports an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which differs from the national average of 4.7%.

In Streamwood, 82.2% of residents have graduated from high school, whereas the national average stands at 83%. The educational makeup of a community can exert a significant influence on crime rates. Typically, higher levels of educational attainment are associated with reduced crime rates, as they furnish individuals with improved employment prospects and viable alternatives to engaging in criminal activities. Conversely, communities characterized by lower educational achievement often grapple with higher crime rates, as limited opportunities may drive individuals towards criminal behavior.

In cities grappling with housing affordability challenges, crime can emerge as a prominent issue. Certain individuals and families may find themselves needing to reside in cramped or subpar housing conditions, elevating stress levels and potentially fueling domestic conflicts and associated criminal incidents. Streamwood has a median home price of $205,900, deviating from the national average of $184,700. Large disparities in housing costs can significantly impact the well-being of residents and the prevalence of crime within the community.

Streamwood crime map

The Streamwood crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Streamwood as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Streamwood crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Streamwood crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Streamwood crime rates are 58% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Streamwood are 51% lower than the national average
In Streamwood you have a 1 in 104 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Streamwood is safer than 63% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Streamwood has decreased by 19%

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Daily Crime In Streamwood (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Streamwood on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Illinois and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Streamwood (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Illinois, are 2.04 times less than the state average and 2.40 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Streamwood on a daily basis are 1.58 times less than than Illinois average and 2.03 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Streamwood are 2.14 times less than the daily state average and 2.49 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Streamwood (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Streamwood in comparison to other Illinois communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Streamwood safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Streamwood being safer than 38% of cities in Illinois and 63% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Illinois cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Streamwood. In conclusion, Streamwood ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Streamwood

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Streamwood is 1 in 550

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Streamwood is 1 in 128

The chance of being a victim of crime in Streamwood is 1 in 104

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Streamwood, Illinois? If you reside in Streamwood, then there is a 1 in 550 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 128. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 104 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Streamwood.

Year Over Year Crime In Streamwood (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Streamwood, Illinois (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Streamwood has increased by 20%, the amount of property crime in Streamwood has decreased by 25%, and the total amount of crime in Streamwood has decreased by 19% year over year.

Streamwood police department

Item	Streamwood	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	65	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.6	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 65 Streamwood police officers. This results in 1.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 38.7% less than the Illinois average and 50.1% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Illinois

State	Total offenders	Illinois_/100K	National_/100K
Illinois	32,213	263	266

There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Campton Hills, IL	10,962	0	9	9
Pingree Grove, IL	8,768	45	172	217
Tower Lakes, IL	1,293	40	236	276
Inverness, IL	7,959	27	260	287
North Barrington, IL	2,789	45	264	309
Wayne, IL	2,477	0	313	313
Winfield, IL	9,683	57	258	315
Streamwood, IL	39,917	182	786	968

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Marion, IA	39,910	244	1,225	1,469
Friendswood, TX	39,893	83	570	654
Chelsea, MA	39,878	803	1,804	2,607
The Acreage, FL	39,863	213	1,285	1,498
Calexico, CA	39,841	135	1,794	1,929
Streamwood, IL	39,917	182	786	968

Source: The Streamwood, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.