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Is Lansing, Illinois Safe?

Population 28,068 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lansing is a smaller community of 28,068 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 227.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,388 per 100K.

Lansing Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLansingIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate290.8323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1981.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate164.0--268.2
Theft Rate1388.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate169.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

291/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1981/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lansing

Violent crime in Lansing is below the national average. The rate of 290.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1981.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,388 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lansing Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault164
061% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary312
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,388
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft169
053% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lansing Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lansing
290.8
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lansing
1981.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lansing Safety

Is Lansing safe?
Not especially. Lansing earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lansing?
227.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 290.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1981.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lansing safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lansing's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,388 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lansing?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lansing generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lansing police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lansing?
No. Crime in Lansing has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Lansing compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Lansing ranks behind about 67% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Lansing to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lansing?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.2 per-thousand rate put Lansing below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 291 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lansing?
290.8 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (164), robbery (62), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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