At the midway point of 2025, most major crimes in Naperville have declined in year-over-year comparisons, according to a recently released report from the Naperville Police Department , but there are a few specific crimes that are on the rise.

Of the three major reporting categories, crimes against society are up, while crimes against persons and crimes against property are down. At a more granular level, cases involving drugs, robberies, and vandalism are up.

Drug offenses, pornography crimes increase

Police Chief Jason Arres said several factors led to increased reporting of incidents under the crimes against society category — most notably, proactive police work within the department.

In the first half of 2025, Arres indicated NPD officers doubled down on drug enforcement efforts,

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