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Is La Grange Park, Illinois Safe?

Population 13,453 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

La Grange Park is a smaller community of 13,453 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 228.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,237 per 100K.

La Grange Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLa Grange ParkIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate408.4323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1874.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate335.0--268.2
Theft Rate1237.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate294.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

408/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1875/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for La Grange Park

Violent crime in La Grange Park is close to the national average. The rate of 408.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1874.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,237 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 335 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

La Grange Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault335
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary265
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,237
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft294
092% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How La Grange Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Grange Park
408.4
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Grange Park
1874.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About La Grange Park Safety

Is La Grange Park safe?
Not especially. La Grange Park earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.3 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 La Grange Park?
228.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 408.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1874.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is La Grange Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. La Grange Park's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,237 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in La Grange Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in La Grange Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the La Grange Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in La Grange Park?
No. Crime in La Grange Park has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does La Grange Park compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. La Grange Park ranks behind about 67% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is La Grange Park 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 La Grange Park?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.3 per-thousand rate put La Grange Park below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 408 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in La Grange Park?
408.4 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (335), robbery (54), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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