Is Niles or Rome Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Niles is safer than Rome (Safety Score 33/100 vs 33/100), with a total crime rate of 2,278 per 100,000 versus 2,293 for Rome — 1% lower. Niles has higher rates in 2 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Niles has a 77% lower rate.
Niles — 5-Year Trend
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Rome — 5-Year Trend
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Niles, IL
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Niles | Rome | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,278.4 | 2,292.8 | -14.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 55.0 | 237.5 | -182.5 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 6.9 | 38.0 | -31.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 27.5 | 15.8 | +11.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 20.6 | 183.7 | -163.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,223.4 | 2,055.3 | +168.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 419.3 | 272.4 | +146.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,697.7 | 1,729.1 | -31.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 106.5 | 53.8 | +52.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Niles or Rome safer?
Niles is safer with a total crime rate of 2,278 per 100K vs 2,293 for Rome — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Niles has a violent crime rate of 55.0 per 100K while Rome has 237.5. Niles has lower violent crime.
About Niles, IL
Niles, Illinois, a northern Chicago suburb, is home to a replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. This diverse village sits near the North Branch of the Chicago River, with a population exceeding 30,000 residents. With a safety score of 33/100 and a population coverage of 29,099, Niles has a total crime rate of 2,278.4 per 100,000 residents.
About Rome, NY
Rome, NY, the "Copper City," sits at the confluence of the Mohawk River and the Erie Canal. This Oneida County city was once home to the Rome Air Development Center. With a safety score of 33/100 and a population coverage of 31,577, Rome has a total crime rate of 2,292.8 per 100,000 residents.