Crime
Whiteside County is one of the safest places in the country. On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is the lowest, Whiteside’s rates for violent and property crime are lower than U.S. averages–and much lower than suburban Chicago.
| Crime | Whiteside, IL | United States |
NW Suburban Chicago |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Property Crime | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Source: Sperling’s Best Places
Violent crime includes: Murder and nonnegligent manslaughter; forcible rape; robbery; aggravated assault. Property crime includes: Burglary; larceny-theft*; motor vehicle theft*; arson
*Thefts involve no force or threat of force against victims