Romeoville, IL has safety grade B, a population of about 39,644, an overall crime rate near 467 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Romeoville, IL is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Romeoville, IL for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Romeoville, IL
Romeoville, 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.
Safety Score
B
Somewhat Safe
Violent Crime Rate
2.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Romeoville, IL demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (45.9% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 185 incidents suggests Romeoville maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Romeoville demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Romeoville, IL Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area with GEOID 16000US1765442, a total of 185 incidents were recorded. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 81 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime follows, with 76 incidents, primarily driven by "Larceny/Theft Offenses" (35 incidents) and "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (27 incidents). Motor vehicle theft accounts for 12 incidents, while burglary and stolen property offenses are relatively low, with 1 incident each. The "others" category includes 21 incidents, with "Fraud Offenses" being the most significant (18 incidents), alongside single incidents of "Human Trafficking," "Counterfeiting/Forgery," and "Extortion/Blackmail." Robbery and sex offenses are less frequent, with 3 incidents each. Robbery is exclusively classified as "Robbery," while sex offenses include "Sex Offenses, Non-forcible," "Kidnapping/Abduction," and "Sex Offenses," each with 1 incident. Homicide is the least frequent, with a single "Homicide Offenses" incident.
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60441
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Safety13.6
Per 1K14
Total Crimes60544
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Safety13.4
Per 1K13
Total Crimes60439
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Safety9.9
Per 1K10
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FAQ about crime in Romeoville, IL
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 Romeoville, 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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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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