Schaumburg, IL has safety grade D, a population of about 73,392, an overall crime rate near 936 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 Schaumburg, IL is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Schaumburg, IL for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Schaumburg, IL
Schaumburg, IL crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
4.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a C rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (59.2% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
With 687 total incidents, Schaumburg shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Comparison Insights
Schaumburg demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Schaumburg, IL Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1768003, a total of 687 crimes were recorded. Property crime constitutes the largest portion of offenses, with a total count of 407 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 365 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 34 incidents. Burglary/breaking & entering and motor vehicle theft are relatively less frequent, each with a count of 4. Assault is the second most common crime category, with 254 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. The "others" category includes 18 incidents, primarily fraud offenses (14 incidents), with smaller numbers of embezzlement (1 incident), counterfeiting/forgery (2 incidents), and arson (1 incident). Robbery accounts for 5 incidents, all classified as robbery. Sex offenses are relatively rare, with 2 incidents of kidnapping/abduction. Homicide is the least frequent crime, with 1 incident of homicide offenses. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The city and state name associated with GEOID 16000US1768003 is required to determine the population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. Without this contextual information, it is impossible to benchmark the crime data against the city's demographics and other relevant factors.
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
60173
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Safety20.3
Per 1K20
Total Crimes60008
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Safety16.3
Per 1K16
Total Crimes60172
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Safety15.3
Per 1K15
Total Crimes60007
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Safety14.8
Per 1K15
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FAQ about crime in Schaumburg, 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 Schaumburg, 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.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
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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