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Is Joliet or Yorkville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Yorkville is safer than Joliet (Safety Score 94/100 vs 53/100), with a total crime rate of 461 per 100,000 versus 1,595 for Joliet — 71% lower. Joliet has higher rates in 0 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Yorkville has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Joliet is 5.8x 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?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Joliet | Yorkville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,594.6 | 461.5 | +1,133.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 350.0 | 73.7 | +276.3 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 48.5 | 62.0 | -13.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 35.2 | 0.0 | +35.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 266.3 | 11.6 | +254.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,244.6 | 387.8 | +856.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 389.9 | 81.4 | +308.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 704.0 | 302.5 | +401.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 150.8 | 3.9 | +146.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Joliet, IL to Yorkville, IL?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joliet or Yorkville safer?
Yorkville is safer with a total crime rate of 461 per 100K vs 1,595 for Joliet — a 71% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Joliet has a violent crime rate of 350.0 per 100K while Yorkville has 73.7. Yorkville 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 Yorkville, IL
Yorkville, the seat of Kendall County, boasts a charming downtown along the Fox River. Settled in the 1830s, it's a growing suburban community southwest of Chicago. With a safety score of 94/100 and a population coverage of 25,788, Yorkville has a total crime rate of 461.5 per 100,000 residents.