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 surrounding metro areas.
| Crime | Whiteside, IL | Quad Cities |
Chicago |
Illinois | United States |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Property Crime | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Source: Sterling’s Best Places
Violent crime includes: Murder and non-negligent 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