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Is La Grange, Illinois Safe?

Population 15,935 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

La Grange is a smaller community of 15,935 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 213 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,217 per 100K.

La Grange Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLa GrangeIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate267.2323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1862.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate217.0--268.2
Theft Rate1217.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate282.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

267/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1863/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for La Grange

Violent crime in La Grange is below the national average. The rate of 267.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1862.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,217 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

La Grange Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault217
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary227
084% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,217
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft282
089% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How La Grange Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Grange
267.2
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Grange
1862.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About La Grange Safety

Is La Grange safe?
Not especially. La Grange earns a C with a crime rate of 213 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in La Grange?
213 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 267.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1862.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is La Grange safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. La Grange 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 La Grange?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in La Grange generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the La Grange police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in La Grange?
Yes, there's been an uptick. La Grange's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does La Grange compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. La Grange ranks behind about 71% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is La Grange to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in La Grange?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in La Grange?
267.2 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (217), robbery (62), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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