Darien, IL crime snapshot: safety grade B, violent crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Somewhat Safe
per 1000 residents
Darien, IL demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (43.5% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 108 incidents suggests Darien maintains good community safety standards.
Darien demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1718628, a total of 108 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent main category is assault, accounting for 46 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Property crime is the second most frequent, with 38 incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most common (32 incidents), followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (5 incidents), and a single incident of Burglary/Breaking & Entering. "Others" category accounts for 22 incidents, primarily Fraud Offenses (21 incidents) and a single incident of Counterfeiting/Forgery. Robbery and sex offenses are relatively rare, each with only one reported incident. Given the GEOID 16000US1718628, we can infer that the location is within Illinois. The specific city cannot be determined without additional data linking the GEOID to a specific municipality. However, we can use the GEOID to estimate demographic and socioeconomic factors. Assuming this GEOID represents a census tract, we can estimate the population, median income, and other relevant data. Let's assume, for illustrative purposes, that this GEOID corresponds to a census tract within Chicago, Illinois. According to recent estimates, the population of Chicago is approximately 2.7 million. The median household income varies significantly by neighborhood but averages around $65,000. To calculate the crime rate per 100,000 residents, we need the population specific to the GEOID. If we assume a population of 5,000 within this tract, the overall crime rate would be (108/5000) * 100,000 = 2160 per 100,000. The violent crime rate (assault, robbery, sex offenses) would be (46 + 1 + 1)/5000 * 100,000 = 960 per 100,000. The property crime rate would be (38/5000) * 100,000 = 760 per 100,000. Without a standardized safety score or grade, it's challenging to provide a definitive assessment. However, based on the crime rates, we can infer that assault and larceny/theft are significant concerns in this area. Zip code data is not directly available from the GEOID. However, GEOIDs can be cross-referenced with zip code maps to determine the corresponding zip codes. Based on this analysis, the primary insights are that assault and theft are the most prevalent crimes in this area. Further investigation into the specific factors contributing to these crimes, such as socioeconomic conditions, policing strategies, and community resources, would be necessary to develop targeted crime prevention strategies.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Darien, IL.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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