Is Joliet or Peoria Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Joliet is safer than Peoria (Safety Score 53/100 vs 2/100), with a total crime rate of 1,595 per 100,000 versus 5,629 for Peoria — 72% lower. Joliet has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Joliet has a 100% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Joliet | Peoria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,594.6 | 5,629.3 | -4,034.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 350.0 | 1,344.9 | -994.9 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 12.8 | -12.8 |
| Rape Rate | 48.5 | 152.3 | -103.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 35.2 | 127.7 | -92.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 266.3 | 1,052.2 | -785.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,244.6 | 4,284.4 | -3,039.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 389.9 | 1,441.5 | -1,051.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 704.0 | 2,066.1 | -1,362.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 150.8 | 776.8 | -626.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joliet or Peoria safer?
Joliet is safer with a total crime rate of 1,595 per 100K vs 5,629 for Peoria — a 72% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Joliet has a violent crime rate of 350.0 per 100K while Peoria has 1,344.9. Joliet 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 Peoria, IL
Peoria, Illinois, a city on the Illinois River known for its Caterpillar Inc. headquarters, once boasted a thriving distillery industry before Prohibition. It's the largest city in its county, with a diverse population of nearly 110,000. With a safety score of 2/100 and a population coverage of 109,677, Peoria has a total crime rate of 5,629.3 per 100,000 residents.