Is Buffalo Grove or Vestavia Hills Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Vestavia Hills is safer than Buffalo Grove (Safety Score 84/100 vs 84/100), with a total crime rate of 728 per 100,000 versus 738 for Buffalo Grove — 1% lower. Buffalo Grove has higher rates in 1 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Vestavia Hills has a 100% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Buffalo Grove | Vestavia Hills | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 737.9 | 727.6 | +10.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 21.3 | 82.3 | -61.0 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 4.7 | 15.9 | -11.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 4.7 | 0.0 | +4.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 11.8 | 66.4 | -54.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 716.6 | 645.3 | +71.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 115.9 | 63.7 | +52.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 548.7 | 533.8 | +14.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 52.0 | 47.8 | +4.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buffalo Grove or Vestavia Hills safer?
Vestavia Hills is safer with a total crime rate of 728 per 100K vs 738 for Buffalo Grove — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Buffalo Grove has a violent crime rate of 21.3 per 100K while Vestavia Hills has 82.3. Buffalo Grove has lower violent crime.
About Buffalo Grove, IL
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago, was incorporated in 1958. This village, primarily in Lake County, has a significant Jewish population and is known for its well-regarded park district. With a safety score of 84/100 and a population coverage of 42,283, Buffalo Grove has a total crime rate of 737.9 per 100,000 residents.
About Vestavia Hills, AL
Vestavia Hills, an affluent Birmingham suburb, grew significantly after WWII. It's known for its Vestavia Temple replica and sits atop Shades Mountain, primarily home to well-educated professionals. With a safety score of 84/100 and a population coverage of 37,658, Vestavia Hills has a total crime rate of 727.6 per 100,000 residents.