Is Carpentersville or Norwood Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Norwood is safer than Carpentersville (Safety Score 79/100 vs 79/100), with a total crime rate of 880 per 100,000 versus 891 for Carpentersville — 1% lower. Carpentersville has lower rates in 4 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Carpentersville has a 33% lower rate.
Carpentersville — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Carpentersville | Norwood | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 890.5 | 880.0 | +10.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 111.3 | 167.2 | -55.9 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 38.0 | 3.2 | +34.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 8.1 | 9.5 | -1.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 65.2 | 154.6 | -89.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 779.2 | 712.8 | +66.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 206.3 | 53.6 | +152.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 540.3 | 545.7 | -5.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 32.6 | 113.6 | -81.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carpentersville or Norwood safer?
Norwood is safer with a total crime rate of 880 per 100K vs 891 for Carpentersville — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Carpentersville has a violent crime rate of 111.3 per 100K while Norwood has 167.2. Carpentersville has lower violent crime.
About Carpentersville, IL
Carpentersville, once a thriving mill town along the Fox River, is a diverse community in northern Kane County. Many residents commute to jobs in surrounding suburbs and Chicago. With a safety score of 79/100 and a population coverage of 36,833, Carpentersville has a total crime rate of 890.5 per 100,000 residents.
About Norwood, MA
Norwood, a Middlesex County town, is home to the historic Norwood Theatre. This suburban community, once a hub for printing, lies just southwest of Boston. With a safety score of 79/100 and a population coverage of 31,704, Norwood has a total crime rate of 880.0 per 100,000 residents.