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Is Beach Park, Illinois Safe?

Population 14,114 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Beach Park is a smaller community of 14,114 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 198.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,071 per 100K.

Beach Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBeach ParkIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate336.8323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1644.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate249.0--268.2
Theft Rate1071.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate341.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

198.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

337/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1645/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Beach Park

Violent crime in Beach Park is close to the national average. The rate of 336.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1644.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,071 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Beach Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault249
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary299
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,071
076% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft341
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Beach Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beach Park
336.8
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beach Park
1644.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Beach Park Safety

Is Beach Park safe?
It depends on where in Beach Park you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Beach Park?
198.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 336.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1644.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Beach Park safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Beach Park has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Beach Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Beach Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Beach Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Beach Park?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Beach Park's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Beach Park compare to other cities in Illinois?
Middle of the pack for Illinois. Beach Park isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Illinois cities.
How safe is Beach Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Beach Park?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Beach Park?
336.8 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (249), robbery (57), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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