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Joliet vs Minooka Crime Comparison

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

Full report: Joliet crime rate · Minooka crime rate

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Is Joliet or Minooka Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Minooka is safer than Joliet (Safety Score 97/100 vs 53/100), with a total crime rate of 341 per 100,000 versus 1,595 for Joliet — 79% lower. Joliet has higher rates in 0 of 6 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in robbery, where Minooka has a 100% lower rate.

Note: Joliet is 11.7x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.

Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Joliet, IL?

Joliet — 5-Year Trend

Decreasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Minooka — 0-Year Trend

Flat Violent Flat Property Flat Total

Joliet, IL

Joliet, IL
Safety Score 53/100
Coverage 150,569
Total Crime Rate 1,594.6
Category Wins 0/6

Minooka, IL

Minooka, IL
Safety Score 97/100
Coverage 12,919
Total Crime Rate 340.6
Category Wins 6/6

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Joliet Minooka Difference
Total Crime Rate 1,594.6 340.6 +1,254.0
Violent Crime Rate 350.0 7.7 +342.3
Murder Rate 0.0 0.0 +0.0
Rape Rate 48.5 0.0 +48.5
Robbery Rate 35.2 0.0 +35.2
Aggravated Assault Rate 266.3 7.7 +258.6
Property Crime Rate 1,244.6 332.8 +911.8
Burglary Rate 389.9 54.2 +335.7
Larceny-Theft Rate 704.0 255.4 +448.6
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 150.8 23.2 +127.5

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joliet or Minooka safer?

Minooka is safer with a total crime rate of 341 per 100K vs 1,595 for Joliet — a 79% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Joliet has a violent crime rate of 350.0 per 100K while Minooka has 7.7. Minooka 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 Minooka, IL

Minooka, a Will County village, was originally named "Anziona" and is known for its annual summer festival, Minooka Fest. Situated along the Illinois River, it has experienced significant suburban growth. With a safety score of 97/100 and a population coverage of 12,919, Minooka has a total crime rate of 340.6 per 100,000 residents.

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