Byron, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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82%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

70%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

85%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Byron_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	14	n/a (estimate)	372	2,004	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.8	5.0
Rape	1	n/a	26.5	46.9	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	90.2	60.6
Assault	3	n/a	79.6	146.3	256.1
Violent crime	4	n/a (estimate)	106	289	359
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	290.5	229.2
Theft	9	n/a	238.9	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	26.5	290.4	258.8
Property crime	10	n/a (estimate)	265	1,715	1,760

Byron crime map

The Byron crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Byron 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 Byron crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Byron 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

Byron crime rates are 82% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Byron are 70% lower than the national average
In Byron you have a 1 in 270 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Byron is safer than 65% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Byron has decreased by 65%

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Daily Crime In Byron (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Byron, per 100,000 residents. In Byron, the total number of daily crimes is 5.39 times less than the Illinois average and 5.70 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Byron are 2.72 times less than the Illinois average and 3.38 times less than the national average. For property crime, Byron has a daily crime rate that is 6.46 times less than the Illinois average and 6.63 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Byron (higher is better)

Is Byron safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Illinois as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Byron to other cities in the state and across the country, Byron is 46% safer than other cities of Illinois and 65% safer than other cities in the nation. Byron has a ranks above average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Byron

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Byron is 1 in 943

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Byron is 1 in 377

The chance of being a victim of crime in Byron is 1 in 270

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Byron? In Byron, IL you have a 1 in 943 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 377 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 270 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Byron.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Byron is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Byron has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 35% in Byron, while property crimes in Byron have decreased by 71%. Total crime has decreased by 65% year over year.

Byron police department

Item	Byron	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	8	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.1	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 8 Byron police officers. This results in 2.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 18.9% less than the Illinois average and 34% 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}
Pecatonica, IL	1,957	148	197	345
Winnebago, IL	3,539	35	490	524
Stillman Valley, IL	1,348	119	703	822
Davis Junction, IL	2,574	127	751	877
Hillcrest, IL	1,672	128	760	889
Oregon, IL	3,747	85	817	902
New Milford, IL	1,356	131	775	906
Byron, IL	3,607	106	265	372

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lansing, NY	3,606	135	611	745
Palmyra, MO	3,606	0	1,141	1,141
Hahnville, LA	3,609	184	813	997
Ladonia, AL	3,609	204	886	1,090
Lillington, NC	3,605	211	1,102	1,312
Byron, IL	3,607	106	265	372

Source: The Byron, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.