Bolingbrook, IL vs Compton, CA

Bolingbrook is safer with a higher safety score by 26 points. Bolingbrook, IL has a safety score of 78/100 while Compton, CA has 52/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Bolingbrook, IL has a violent crime rate of 182.0 per 100,000 residents, while Compton, CA has 1271.7 per 100,000. Lower rates indicate safer communities. The national average is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Bolingbrook, IL has a property crime rate of 779.2 per 100,000, compared to 3145.2 per 100,000 in Compton, CA. Property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft.

Safety scores range from 0-100, combining violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population data from the FBI UCR. Higher scores mean safer cities. Grades: A (80+), B (65-79), C (50-64), D (40-49), F (below 40).

Based on crime data alone, Bolingbrook is safer. However, safety is just one factor — also consider cost of living, job market, schools, and quality of life. Visit our city pages for more details on each.