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Is Alsip, Illinois Safe?

Population 18,483 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Alsip is a smaller community of 18,483 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 234.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,547 per 100K.

Alsip Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlsipIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate361.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1988.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate300.0--268.2
Theft Rate1547.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate251.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

234.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

361/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1988/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Alsip

Violent crime in Alsip is close to the national average. The rate of 361.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1988.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,547 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Alsip Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault300
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary213
079% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,547
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft251
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Alsip Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alsip
361.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alsip
1988.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alsip Safety

Is Alsip safe?
Not especially. Alsip earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Alsip?
234.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 361.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1988.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Alsip safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Alsip's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,547 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Alsip?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Alsip generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Alsip police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Alsip?
No. Crime in Alsip has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Alsip compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Alsip ranks behind about 71% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Alsip to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Alsip?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.9 per-thousand rate put Alsip below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 361 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Alsip?
361.1 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (300), robbery (56), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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