Naperville Ranked Among Safest Cities for Trick-or-Treaters in 2025 Study
NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS — Naperville has been recognized as one of the safest cities in America for trick-or-treaters this Halloween season, ranking second nationally in a new safety analysis. The 2025 study evaluated more than 160 U.S. cities based on crime rates, pedestrian safety, and law enforcement presence to determine the best and worst places for children to collect candy this Halloween.
Study Ranks Naperville Among Top U.S. Halloween Destinations
According to the analysis by SafeHome.org, researchers reviewed data from the FBI, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and local law enforcement reports to assign composite safety scores. Cities with higher scores were deemed safer for trick-or-treaters.
Naperville placed No. 2 nationwide, just behind Yonkers, New York, which received the study’s only A+ safety grade. Other top-ranked cities include New York City, Gilbert, Arizona, Frisco, Texas, and Scottsdale, Arizona — all praised for their low violent-crime rates and strong police presence.
Why Naperville Stands Out for Families
The report noted that Naperville’s low violent-crime rate and high police visibility make it one of the best communities for family-friendly Halloween festivities. The city’s neighborhoods feature well-lit streets, numerous community watch programs, and city-sponsored Halloween events, helping ensure families can enjoy trick-or-treating safely.
Parents in Naperville say those safeguards make a difference. “It’s one of the few places where families still feel comfortable letting kids walk door to door,” said one local resident. “The city really keeps safety top of mind.”
National Safety Trends and Halloween Tips
While Naperville stood out for its safety record, the same study listed Memphis, Tennessee, Richmond, Virginia, and Little Rock, Arkansas among the least safe cities for Halloween night due to elevated violent-crime rates and limited pedestrian infrastructure.
Public safety experts featured in WGN-TV’s coverage of the study recommend that families still take precautions — carry flashlights or glow sticks for visibility, use crosswalks, avoid masks that block vision, and stay in well-lit neighborhoods with adult supervision.
Authorities also remind residents to inspect all candy before eating and discard any unwrapped or homemade treats from unknown sources.
Stay connected with NapervilleLocal.com for more community highlights, seasonal guides, and Halloween safety updates across the city.
Author: Avery Hughes Category: Community Updates
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