Is Chicago or Chicopee Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Chicopee is safer than Chicago (Safety Score 32/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 2,327 per 100,000 versus 4,012 for Chicago — 42% lower. Chicago has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Chicopee has a 88% lower rate.
Note: Chicago is 47.3x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Chicago | Chicopee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,012.2 | 2,327.4 | +1,684.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 539.9 | 566.6 | -26.8 |
| Murder Rate | 17.5 | 7.2 | +10.3 |
| Rape Rate | 58.8 | 86.1 | -27.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 335.3 | 41.2 | +294.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 128.3 | 432.1 | -303.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,472.4 | 1,760.8 | +1,711.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 294.8 | 202.6 | +92.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,318.8 | 1,344.8 | +974.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 858.9 | 213.4 | +645.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chicago or Chicopee safer?
Chicopee is safer with a total crime rate of 2,327 per 100K vs 4,012 for Chicago — a 42% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Chicago has a violent crime rate of 539.9 per 100K while Chicopee has 566.6. Chicago has lower violent crime.
About Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois, a major Midwest hub and birthplace of the skyscraper, sits on Lake Michigan's shores. Its diverse population of over 2.7 million people contributes to its vibrant arts and culture scene. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 2,638,698, Chicago has a total crime rate of 4,012.2 per 100,000 residents.
About Chicopee, MA
Chicopee, a city in Hampden County at the confluence of the Chicopee and Connecticut Rivers, was once a major textile manufacturing center. Its diverse population includes a significant Polish-American community, reflected in local businesses and cultural events. With a safety score of 32/100 and a population coverage of 55,770, Chicopee has a total crime rate of 2,327.4 per 100,000 residents.