Naperville, Illinois, continues to be one of the safest communities in the state, according to the mid-year crime report released by the Naperville Police Department. The report highlights that property crime remained stable, while violent crime represents a relatively small portion of overall reported crime.
Crime Trends
Crimes against persons accounted for approximately one-quarter of the crimes reported in Naperville in the first half of 2026. The vast majority (92%) of these crimes fell into the categories of simple assault and intimidation.
Some key takeaways from the report include:
- The total number of people who reported being the victim of a personal crime is slightly higher compared to the same time frame last year.
- 8 criminal sexual assaults were reported, with 6 cases involving victims who knew or were acquainted with the offender.
- Domestic violence continues to account for a significant portion of crimes against persons.
Property crime totals for the first half of 2026 are stable when compared to the same period in 2025. Financial crimes make up over one-third (36%) of all property crimes reported.
Original reporting: Positively Naperville (Aurora area) — read the source article.
