Is Joliet or Warrenville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Warrenville is safer than Joliet (Safety Score 83/100 vs 53/100), with a total crime rate of 741 per 100,000 versus 1,595 for Joliet — 54% lower. Joliet has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Joliet has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Joliet is 9.7x 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 | Warrenville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,594.6 | 740.5 | +854.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 350.0 | 25.8 | +324.3 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 6.4 | -6.4 |
| Rape Rate | 48.5 | 6.4 | +42.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 35.2 | 0.0 | +35.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 266.3 | 12.9 | +253.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,244.6 | 714.8 | +529.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 389.9 | 90.2 | +299.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 704.0 | 592.4 | +111.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 150.8 | 32.2 | +118.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joliet or Warrenville safer?
Warrenville is safer with a total crime rate of 741 per 100K vs 1,595 for Joliet — a 54% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Joliet has a violent crime rate of 350.0 per 100K while Warrenville has 25.8. Warrenville 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 Warrenville, IL
Warrenville, a DuPage County suburb, grew from a mill town founded by Daniel Warren. Its diverse population enjoys proximity to Fermilab, a world-renowned particle accelerator. With a safety score of 83/100 and a population coverage of 15,530, Warrenville has a total crime rate of 740.5 per 100,000 residents.