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Joliet vs Lombard Crime Comparison

Side-by-side crime rates, safety scores, and trends based on FBI data.

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Is Joliet or Lombard Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Joliet is safer than Lombard (Safety Score 53/100 vs 49/100), with a total crime rate of 1,595 per 100,000 versus 1,717 for Lombard — 7% lower. Joliet has higher rates in 2 of 6 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Lombard has a 67% lower rate.

Note: Joliet is 3.5x 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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Joliet — 5-Year Trend

Decreasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Lombard — 5-Year Trend

Increasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Joliet, IL

Joliet, IL
Safety Score 53/100
Coverage 150,569
Total Crime Rate 1,594.6
Category Wins 2/6

Lombard, IL

Lombard, IL
Safety Score 49/100
Coverage 43,576
Total Crime Rate 1,716.5
Category Wins 4/6

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Joliet Lombard Difference
Total Crime Rate 1,594.6 1,716.5 -121.9
Violent Crime Rate 350.0 117.0 +233.0
Murder Rate 0.0 0.0 +0.0
Rape Rate 48.5 39.0 +9.5
Robbery Rate 35.2 25.2 +10.0
Aggravated Assault Rate 266.3 52.8 +213.5
Property Crime Rate 1,244.6 1,599.5 -354.9
Burglary Rate 389.9 181.3 +208.6
Larceny-Theft Rate 704.0 1,356.3 -652.3
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 150.8 62.0 +88.8

All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joliet or Lombard safer?

Joliet is safer with a total crime rate of 1,595 per 100K vs 1,717 for Lombard — a 7% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Joliet has a violent crime rate of 350.0 per 100K while Lombard has 117.0. Lombard has lower violent crime.

About Joliet, IL

Joliet, a former steel town on the Des Plaines River, boasts the historic Rialto Square Theatre. This city southwest of Chicago has a diverse population, with a significant Hispanic community. With a safety score of 53/100 and a population coverage of 150,569, Joliet has a total crime rate of 1,594.6 per 100,000 residents.

About Lombard, IL

Lombard, "The Lilac Village," is a western suburb of Chicago in DuPage County. It's home to the historic Sheldon Peck Homestead and boasts a diverse population of over 46,000 residents. With a safety score of 49/100 and a population coverage of 43,576, Lombard has a total crime rate of 1,716.5 per 100,000 residents.

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