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Is Fox Lake, Illinois Safe?

Population 10,849 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fox Lake has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 259.3 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,700 per 100K.

Fox Lake Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFox LakeIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate389.9323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2203.12036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate264.0--268.2
Theft Rate1700.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate481.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

390/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2203/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fox Lake

Violent crime in Fox Lake is close to the national average. The rate of 389.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2203.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,700 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fox Lake Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault264
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary316
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,700
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft481
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fox Lake Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fox Lake
389.9
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fox Lake
2203.1
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fox Lake Safety

Is Fox Lake safe?
Not especially. Fox Lake earns a D with a crime rate of 259.3 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 Fox Lake?
259.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 389.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2203.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fox Lake safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fox Lake's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,700 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fox Lake?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fox Lake generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fox Lake police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fox Lake?
No. Crime in Fox Lake has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Fox Lake compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Fox Lake ranks behind about 74% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Fox Lake to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Fox Lake?
Bad. A D grade and 259.3 per-thousand rate put Fox Lake below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 390 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fox Lake?
389.9 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (264), robbery (52), and murder (4.0) 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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