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Is Lemont, Illinois Safe?

Population 18,513 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,513, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lemont earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,256 per 100K.

Lemont Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLemontIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate381.4323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1846.82036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate309.0--268.2
Theft Rate1256.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate219.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

381/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1847/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lemont

Violent crime in Lemont is close to the national average. The rate of 381.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1846.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,256 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 309 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Lemont Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault309
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery83
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary306
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,256
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft219
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lemont Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lemont
381.4
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lemont
1846.8
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lemont Safety

Is Lemont safe?
Not especially. Lemont earns a C with a crime rate of 222.8 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 Lemont?
222.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 381.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1846.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lemont safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lemont's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,256 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lemont?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lemont generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lemont police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lemont?
Crime rates have held steady in Lemont, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Lemont compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Lemont ranks behind about 69% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lemont to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lemont?
Bad. A C grade and 222.8 per-thousand rate put Lemont below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 381 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lemont?
381.4 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (309), robbery (83), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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