Is Joliet or St. Charles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, St. Charles is safer than Joliet (Safety Score 68/100 vs 53/100), with a total crime rate of 1,156 per 100,000 versus 1,595 for Joliet — 28% lower. Joliet has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Joliet has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Joliet is 4.6x 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 | Joliet | St. Charles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,594.6 | 1,155.9 | +438.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 350.0 | 92.2 | +257.8 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 3.1 | -3.1 |
| Rape Rate | 48.5 | 40.0 | +8.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 35.2 | 6.2 | +29.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 266.3 | 43.0 | +223.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,244.6 | 1,063.7 | +180.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 389.9 | 129.1 | +260.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 704.0 | 916.1 | -212.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 150.8 | 18.5 | +132.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joliet or St. Charles safer?
St. Charles is safer with a total crime rate of 1,156 per 100K vs 1,595 for Joliet — a 28% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Joliet has a violent crime rate of 350.0 per 100K while St. Charles has 92.2. St. Charles 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 St. Charles, IL
St. Charles, a Fox River community west of Chicago, was once known as the "Electric City" for its early adoption of electricity. This affluent Kendall County suburb is home to roughly 33,000 residents. With a safety score of 68/100 and a population coverage of 32,529, St. Charles has a total crime rate of 1,155.9 per 100,000 residents.