Moving from Wakefield, MA to Wheaton, IL?
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Is Wakefield or Wheaton Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Wakefield is safer than Wheaton (Safety Score 90/100 vs 89/100), with a total crime rate of 584 per 100,000 versus 593 for Wheaton — 1% lower. Wakefield has higher rates in 3 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Wheaton has a 71% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Wakefield, MA?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Wakefield | Wheaton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 584.0 | 592.6 | -8.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 174.9 | 51.3 | +123.6 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 56.0 | 26.6 | +29.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 7.0 | 5.7 | +1.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 111.9 | 17.1 | +94.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 409.2 | 541.3 | -132.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 45.5 | 93.1 | -47.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 293.8 | 425.5 | -131.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 69.9 | 22.8 | +47.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Wakefield, MA to Wheaton, IL?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wakefield or Wheaton safer?
Wakefield is safer with a total crime rate of 584 per 100K vs 593 for Wheaton — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Wakefield has a violent crime rate of 174.9 per 100K while Wheaton has 51.3. Wheaton has lower violent crime.
About Wakefield, MA
Wakefield, Massachusetts, a Middlesex County town established in 1644, is home to Lake Quannapowitt. This suburban community, with a population around 27,000, offers a mix of residential areas and local businesses. With a safety score of 90/100 and a population coverage of 28,594, Wakefield has a total crime rate of 584.0 per 100,000 residents.
About Wheaton, IL
Wheaton, a DuPage County seat, is a western suburb of Chicago known for Wheaton College. Its affluent, educated population enjoys a mix of historic homes and modern developments. With a safety score of 89/100 and a population coverage of 52,649, Wheaton has a total crime rate of 592.6 per 100,000 residents.