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Is Grayslake, Illinois Safe?

Population 21,140 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Grayslake is a smaller community of 21,140 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 237.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,923 per 100K.

Grayslake Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGrayslakeIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate221.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2151.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate181.0--268.2
Theft Rate1923.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate466.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

221/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2152/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Grayslake

Violent crime in Grayslake is below the national average. The rate of 221.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2151.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,923 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Grayslake Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault181
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary371
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,923
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft466
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Grayslake Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grayslake
221.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grayslake
2151.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Grayslake Safety

Is Grayslake safe?
Not especially. Grayslake earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Grayslake?
237.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 221.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2151.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Grayslake safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Grayslake's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,923 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Grayslake?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Grayslake generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Grayslake police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Grayslake?
No. Crime in Grayslake has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Grayslake compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Grayslake ranks behind about 64% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Grayslake to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Grayslake?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.3 per-thousand rate put Grayslake below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 221 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Grayslake?
221.1 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (181), robbery (42), and murder (5.0) 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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