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Is Lake in the Hills, Illinois Safe?

Population 28,590 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Lake in the Hills faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,576 per 100K.

Lake in the Hills Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLake in the HillsIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate317.0323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2274.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate206.0--268.2
Theft Rate1576.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate535.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

317/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2274/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lake in the Hills

Violent crime in Lake in the Hills is close to the national average. The rate of 317.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2274.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,576 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lake in the Hills Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault206
077% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary315
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,576
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft535
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lake in the Hills Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake in the Hills
317.0
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake in the Hills
2274.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lake in the Hills Safety

Is Lake in the Hills safe?
Not especially. Lake in the Hills earns a D with a crime rate of 259.1 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 Lake in the Hills?
259.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 317.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2274.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lake in the Hills safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lake in the Hills's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,576 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lake in the Hills?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lake in the Hills generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lake in the Hills police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lake in the Hills?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lake in the Hills's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Lake in the Hills compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Lake in the Hills ranks behind about 77% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lake in the Hills to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lake in the Hills?
Bad. A D grade and 259.1 per-thousand rate put Lake in the Hills below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 317 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lake in the Hills?
317.0 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (206), robbery (52), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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