These Illinois Towns Are Among America’s Safest for Halloween

If you're a parent in Illinois, rest easy knowing some of the safest trick-or-treat towns in America are in our own state.

Naperville Ranks #2 Safest City for Trick-or-Treating in the U.S.

SafeHome.org just released a report stating that Naperville ranks #2 nationwide, right behind Yonkers, New York, which took the top spot. The study looked at 154 different cities in America and compared violent crime rates, pedestrian safety, and law enforcement staffing to find the places in America for a worry-free Halloween night.

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Naperville’s Nearly Perfect Safety Scores

Naperville earned nearly a perfect score in every category. They have one of the lowest violent crime rates in America, and very few registered sex offenders. Even outside of Halloween festivities, Naperville is one of the best family-friendly destinations year-round.

Breaking Down Naperville’s Safety Stats

• 8.4 violent crimes per 10,000 residents
• 88 property crimes per 10,000 residents
• Just 0.1 pedestrian deaths per 10,000 people

Combining all three squarely puts Naperville near the top of the list. That's not all, though, as two other areas got some recognition.

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Aurora and Joliet Also Score High for Safety

Aurora was ranked #11 with excellent scores for police staffing and low pedestrian fatalities. Joliet was ranked #25, proving that these Illinois cities are taking neighborhood safety seriously.

Illinois Stands Out Nationally for Safe Trick-or-Treating

Altogether, Illinois is one of just a few states with three cities in America's top 25 safest places to trick or treat.

It's further proof that Illinois suburbs aren't just great places to live, they're also some of the safest places for kids to score candy on October 31.