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Crime rate in Braidwood, Illinois (IL): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Braidwood, IL compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Braidwood, IL

The 2022 crime rate in Braidwood, IL is 97 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 2.5 times smaller than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 48.9% U.S. cities. The 2022 Braidwood crime rate rose by 381% compared to 2021. In the last 5 years Braidwood has seen decreasing violent crime and decreasing property crime.
See how dangerous Braidwood, IL is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Braidwood:

97.2
Diamond:

1.5
Godley:

50.7
Coal City:

42.6
Wilmington:

96.4
Mazon:

4.1
Elwood:

112.3
Channahon:

82.8
Morris:

168.7
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Braidwood by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(16.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(16.1)
3
(48.1)
0
(0.0)
2
(32.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(16.3)
5
(80.4)
5
(80.7)
6
(97.1)
1
(16.3)
4
(64.8)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(14.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(16.1)
0
(0.0)
2
(32.4)
2
(32.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
5
(73.1)
8
(129.2)
6
(96.6)
9
(144.4)
6
(96.6)
5
(81.3)
3
(48.6)
4
(64.9)
1
(16.3)
6
(96.5)
5
(80.7)
8
(129.4)
1
(16.3)
4
(64.8)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
10
(146.1)
17
(274.6)
13
(209.3)
23
(369.1)
19
(305.8)
24
(390.4)
15
(243.0)
10
(162.3)
7
(113.9)
9
(144.8)
4
(64.5)
7
(113.3)
0
(0.0)
8
(129.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
94
(1,373)
101
(1,631)
109
(1,755)
91
(1,460)
48
(772.4)
63
(1,025)
75
(1,215)
56
(909.1)
32
(520.7)
33
(530.8)
30
(483.9)
25
(404.5)
6
(97.7)
26
(421.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
3
(43.8)
3
(48.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(16.0)
2
(32.2)
0
(0.0)
5
(81.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(48.3)
0
(0.0)
2
(32.4)
0
(0.0)
5
(81.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(14.6)
0
(0.0)
5
(80.5)
1
(16.0)
1
(16.1)
3
(48.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(32.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(16.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index87.7114.2117.1152.979.0110.691.570.577.6118.9104.5130.320.297.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Braidwood, Illinois as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Braidwood is 682 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.



Violent crime rate in 2022
Braidwood:

97.2
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2021
Braidwood:

24.4
U.S. Average:

224.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Braidwood:

161.8
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Braidwood:

121.0
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Braidwood:

128.7
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Braidwood:

57.0
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Braidwood:

48.7
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Braidwood:

40.5
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Braidwood:

73.2
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Braidwood:

56.3
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Braidwood:

120.4
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Braidwood:

64.4
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Braidwood:

64.6
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Braidwood:

43.8
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Braidwood:

36.7
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Braidwood:

53.3
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Braidwood:

38.2
U.S. Average:

232.6

Property crime rate in 2022
Braidwood:

59.1
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2021
Braidwood:

4.9
U.S. Average:

157.8

Property crime rate in 2020
Braidwood:

47.7
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Braidwood:

37.1
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Braidwood:

62.7
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Braidwood:

48.8
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Braidwood:

77.9
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Braidwood:

121.5
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Braidwood:

129.3
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Braidwood:

104.6
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Braidwood:

149.3
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Braidwood:

129.6
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Braidwood:

143.8
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Braidwood:

104.5
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Braidwood:

180.7
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Braidwood:

192.6
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Braidwood:

232.9
U.S. Average:

317.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 16 (13 officers - 11 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.10
Illinois average:

3.06

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 23 (18 officers - 17 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.90
Illinois average:

3.21

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 19 (16 officers - 14 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.60
Illinois average:

3.15

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 17 (14 officers - 13 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.27
Illinois average:

3.16

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 16 (13 officers - 11 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.11
Illinois average:

2.42

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 16 (15 officers - 13 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.41
Illinois average:

2.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 14 (13 officers - 11 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.09
Illinois average:

2.76

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 13 (12 officers - 10 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.93
Illinois average:

2.78

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 9 (8 officers - 7 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.29
Illinois average:

2.78

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 11 (10 officers - 9 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.46
Illinois average:

2.86

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 11 (10 officers - 9 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.47
Illinois average:

2.91

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 19 (13 officers - 12 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.91
Illinois average:

2.92

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 25 (16 officers - 15 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.52
Illinois average:

2.92

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 22 (15 officers - 14 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.51
Illinois average:

2.87

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 21 (14 officers - 13 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.41
Illinois average:

2.88

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 23 (15 officers - 14 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.67
Illinois average:

2.90

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Braidwood, IL
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 60481.