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Is Lake Zurich, Illinois Safe?

Population 19,868 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,868, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lake Zurich earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,615 per 100K.

Lake Zurich Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLake ZurichIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate355.5323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2154.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate203.0--268.2
Theft Rate1615.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate368.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

356/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2154/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lake Zurich

Violent crime in Lake Zurich is close to the national average. The rate of 355.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2154.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,615 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lake Zurich Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault203
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary279
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,615
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft368
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lake Zurich Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Zurich
355.5
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Zurich
2154.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Zurich Safety

Is Lake Zurich safe?
Not especially. Lake Zurich earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251 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 Zurich?
251 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 355.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2154.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lake Zurich safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lake Zurich's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,615 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lake Zurich?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lake Zurich generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lake Zurich police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lake Zurich?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lake Zurich's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Lake Zurich compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Lake Zurich ranks behind about 78% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lake Zurich 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 Zurich?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251 per-thousand rate put Lake Zurich below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 356 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lake Zurich?
355.5 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (203), robbery (48), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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