DeKalb, IL Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 45%

Violent crime 52%

Property crime 43%

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2019 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2020; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	DeKalb_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,529	n/a (estimate)	3,604	2,253	2,489
Murder	1	n/a	2.4	6.6	5.0
Rape	41	n/a	96.6	48.0	42.6
Robbery	33	n/a	77.8	98.4	81.6
Assault	170	n/a	400.7	254.0	250.2
Violent crime	245	n/a (estimate)	577	407	379
Burglary	162	n/a	381.8	271.7	340.5
Theft	1,081	n/a	2,547.9	1,426.6	1,549.5
Vehicle theft	41	n/a	96.6	148.2	219.9
Property crime	1,284	n/a (estimate)	3,026	1,847	2,110

Key findings

DeKalb crime rates are 45% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in DeKalb are 52% higher than the national average
In DeKalb you have a 1 in 28 chance of becoming a victim of crime
DeKalb is safer than 17% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in DeKalb has increased by 16%

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The DeKalb crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in DeKalb as reported by the local law enforcement agency. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The DeKalb crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level.

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Daily Crime In DeKalb (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in DeKalb, IL per 100,000 people. In DeKalb, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.60 times more than the Illinois average and 1.45 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in DeKalb is 1.42 times more than the Illinois average and 1.52 times more than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, DeKalb has a daily crime rate that is 1.64 times more than the Illinois average and 1.43 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is DeKalb (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in DeKalb in comparison to other Illinois communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is DeKalb safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show DeKalb being safer than 10% of cities in Illinois and 17% 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 DeKalb. In conclusion, DeKalb ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in DeKalb

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in DeKalb is 1 in 174

The chance of being a victim of property crime in DeKalb is 1 in 34

The chance of being a victim of crime in DeKalb is 1 in 28

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in DeKalb? In DeKalb, you have a 1 in 174 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 34. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in DeKalb, IL is 1 in 28.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in DeKalb, 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 DeKalb has increased by 9%, the amount of property crime in DeKalb has increased by 18%, and the total amount of crime in DeKalb has increased by 16% year over year.

DeKalb police department

Item	DeKalb	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.6	3.3

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, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Kingston, IL	1,170	0	86	86
Malta, IL	1,041	0	173	173
Hinckley, IL	2,053	0	197	197
Lily Lake, IL	1,253	80	364	445
Hampshire, IL	5,732	156	405	560
Big Rock, IL	1,139	125	566	690
Maple Park, IL	1,273	0	820	820
DeKalb, IL	43,269	577	3,026	3,604

Cities with similar population

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Cleveland, TN	43,276	1,021	5,287	6,308
Freeport, NY	43,217	404	1,544	1,947
West Babylon, NY	43,359	354	1,355	1,709
Annandale, VA	43,158	134	1,058	1,192
Bothell, WA	43,153	63	2,027	2,090
DeKalb, IL	43,269	577	3,026	3,604

Source: The DeKalb, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2018. 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.