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Is Gurnee, Illinois Safe?

Population 30,458 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Gurnee has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 267 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,551 per 100K.

Gurnee Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGurneeIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate270.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2399.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate169.0--268.2
Theft Rate1551.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate277.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

267 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

270/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2400/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Gurnee

Violent crime in Gurnee is below the national average. The rate of 270.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2399.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,551 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Gurnee Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault169
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary295
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,551
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft277
087% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Gurnee Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gurnee
270.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gurnee
2399.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gurnee Safety

Is Gurnee safe?
Not especially. Gurnee earns a D with a crime rate of 267 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Gurnee?
267 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 270.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2399.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Gurnee safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Gurnee's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,551 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Gurnee?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Gurnee generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Gurnee police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Gurnee?
Crime rates have held steady in Gurnee, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Gurnee compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Gurnee ranks behind about 85% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Gurnee to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Gurnee?
Bad. A D grade and 267 per-thousand rate put Gurnee below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 270 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Gurnee?
270.1 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (169), robbery (49), 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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