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Is Libertyville, Illinois Safe?

Population 20,701 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 20,701, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Libertyville earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,590 per 100K.

Libertyville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLibertyvilleIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate299.8323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2137.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate170.0--268.2
Theft Rate1590.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate362.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

300/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2138/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Libertyville

Violent crime in Libertyville is below the national average. The rate of 299.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2137.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,590 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Libertyville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault170
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary254
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,590
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft362
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Libertyville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Libertyville
299.8
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Libertyville
2137.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Libertyville Safety

Is Libertyville safe?
Not especially. Libertyville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Libertyville?
243.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 299.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2137.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Libertyville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Libertyville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,590 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Libertyville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Libertyville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Libertyville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Libertyville?
Crime rates have held steady in Libertyville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Libertyville compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Libertyville ranks behind about 69% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Libertyville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Libertyville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.7 per-thousand rate put Libertyville below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 300 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Libertyville?
299.8 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (170), robbery (74), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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