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DeKalb, IL Crime

Reported Annual Crime In DeKalb

In the event that crime data for this area is not available from the FBI, estimates are used. The estimates are based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita and population density.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleDeKalb/100k peopleIllinois/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime1,512n/a (estimate)3,5132,4502,756
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleDeKalb/100k peopleIllinois/100k peopleNational/100k people
Murder1n/a2.37.85.3
Rape40n/a92.943.441.7
Robbery30n/a69.7137.298.0
Assault118n/a274.1250.4248.9
Violent crime189n/a (estimate)439439394
Burglary156n/a362.4339.5430.4
Theft1,130n/a2,625.31,508.81,694.4
Vehicle theft37n/a86.0163.1237.4
Property crime1,323n/a (estimate)3,0742,0112,362

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The table above offers a complete overview of all reported annual crimes in DeKalb, IL. The total number of reported crimes in DeKalb, IL is shown and for comparison purposes, each crime is also displayed based on the number of crimes per 100,000 people. The crimes are also broken down into two categories; violent crimes and property crimes. The table shows that the overall DeKalb, IL crime rate is 43% higher than the Illinois average and is 27% higher than the national average. Looking at violent crime specifically, DeKalb, IL has a violent crime rate that is equal to the Illinois average and 11% higher than the national average. For property crime, DeKalb, IL is 53% higher than the Illinois average and 30% higher than the national average.
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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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Did you know?

  • The overall crime rate in DeKalb is 27% higher than the national average.
  • For every 100,000 people, there are 9.62 daily crimes that occur in DeKalb.
  • DeKalb is safer than 21% of the cities in the United States.
  • In DeKalb you have a 1 in 29 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
  • The number of total year over year crimes in DeKalb has increased by 17%.

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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 individuals. The total number of daily crimes is also reported for Illinois and on a national scale. In DeKalb, IL the entire number of daily crimes is accurately recorded at 1.43 times more than the Illinois average and 1.27 times more than the national average. The typical number of daily violent crimes in DeKalb, IL is 1.00 times more than the Illinois average and 1.11 times more than the calculated daily national average. With regards to recent property crimes, DeKalb, IL has a constant daily crime rate that is 1.53 times more than the Illinois average and 1.30 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is DeKalb (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in the DeKalb, IL area in comparison to other Illinois communities and all other cities throughout the United States? The evidence provided by these graphs show DeKalb, IL being safer than 12% of cities in Illinois and 21% of cities across the United States as a whole. 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, IL. In conclusion, DeKalb, IL now ranks below average in comparison to all United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in DeKalb

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in DeKalb is 1 in 228
The chance of being a victim of property crime in DeKalb is 1 in 33
The chance of being a victim of crime in DeKalb is 1 in 29
Are you interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in DeKalb, IL? Just look at the above illustrations to see what your chances are of becoming a victim of any crime, such as property crime or violent crime, in this city. In DeKalb, IL, you have a 1 in 228 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 33. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in DeKalb, IL is 1 in 29.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in DeKalb, IL is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer area to live or a more dangerous area. In the above graph, you can see that the year to year crime rates are shown for the total crime, property crime, and violent crime per 100,000 people. The amount of violent crime in DeKalb, IL has decreased by 8%, the amount of property crime in DeKalb, IL has increased by 22%, and the total amount of crime in DeKalb, IL has increased by 17% year to year.

DeKalb police department

ItemDeKalbIllinoisNational
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a30,690558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a2.63.3

Sex offenders in Illinois

StateTotal offendersIllinois /100KNational /100K
Illinois26,115212222
There are a total of 26,115 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 212 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 5% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City, StatePopulationViolent crime/100k peopleProperty crime/100k peopleTotal crime/100k people
Malta, IL1,0410348348
Kingston, IL1,17086345431
Lily Lake, IL1,25387397483
Hinckley, IL2,053146438584
Hampshire, IL5,732251455707
Big Rock, IL1,139134616751
Maple Park, IL1,2730921921
DeKalb, IL43,2694393,0743,513

Cities with similar population

City, StatePopulationViolent crime/100k peopleProperty crime/100k peopleTotal crime/100k people
Cleveland, TN43,2768715,6176,488
Freeport, NY43,2174011,7022,103
West Babylon, NY43,3593521,4941,846
Annandale, VA43,1581341,1551,288
Bothell, WA43,1531082,7782,886
DeKalb, IL43,2694393,0743,513
Source: The DeKalb, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2017. 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.
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