B
56%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
70%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
54%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleWood Dale/100k peopleIllinois/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime135n/a (estimate)9932,0302,281
Murder0n/a0.06.65.7
Rape3n/a22.142.538.0
Robbery4n/a29.4110.266.5
Assault8n/a58.8150.8264.1
Violent crime15n/a (estimate)110310364
Burglary11n/a80.9231.8250.7
Theft92n/a676.51,143.51,347.2
Vehicle theft17n/a125.0344.7318.7
Property crime120n/a (estimate)8821,7201,917

Wood Dale crime map



The Wood Dale crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Wood Dale as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Wood Dale crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Wood Dale crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Wood Dale crime rates are 56% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Wood Dale are 70% lower than the national average
      • In Wood Dale you have a 1 in 101 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Wood Dale is safer than 46% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Wood Dale has decreased by 42%

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        Daily Crime In Wood Dale (per 100,000 people)

        The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Wood Dale, per 100,000 residents. In Wood Dale, the total number of daily crimes is 2.05 times less than the Illinois average and 2.30 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Wood Dale are 2.81 times less than the Illinois average and 3.30 times less than the national average. For property crime, Wood Dale has a daily crime rate that is 1.95 times less than the Illinois average and 2.17 times less than the daily national average.

        How Safe is Wood Dale (higher is better)

        What are the odds that you'll be safer in Wood Dale, Illinois compared to other areas of Illinois, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Wood Dale safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Wood Dale is safer than 30% of Illinois cities, and 46% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Illinois, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Wood Dale. At this time, Wood Dale sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Wood Dale

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Wood Dale is 1 in 907
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Wood Dale is 1 in 114
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Wood Dale is 1 in 101
        Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Wood Dale, Illinois? If you reside in Wood Dale, then there is a 1 in 907 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 114. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 101 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Wood Dale.

        Year Over Year Crime In Wood Dale (per 100,000 people)

        The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Wood Dale is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Wood Dale has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 56% in Wood Dale, while property crimes in Wood Dale have decreased by 40%. Total crime has decreased by 42% year over year.

        Wood Dale police department

        Item Wood Dale Illinois National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)5130,690558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.72.63.3
        There are a total of 51 Wood Dale police officers. This results in 3.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 38.9% greater than the Illinois average and 13.1% greater than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Illinois

        State Total offenders Illinois /100K National /100K
        Illinois32,213263266
        There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

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        Source: The Wood Dale, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.