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Is Lincolnwood, Illinois Safe?

Population 13,039 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,039, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lincolnwood earns a C with violent crime well below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,628 per 100K.

Lincolnwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLincolnwoodIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate211.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1872.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate135.0--268.2
Theft Rate1628.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate461.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

211/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1873/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lincolnwood

Violent crime in Lincolnwood is well below the national average. The rate of 211.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1872.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,628 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lincolnwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault135
050% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary257
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,628
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft461
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lincolnwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lincolnwood
211.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lincolnwood
1872.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lincolnwood Safety

Is Lincolnwood safe?
Not especially. Lincolnwood earns a C with a crime rate of 208.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lincolnwood?
208.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 211.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1872.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lincolnwood safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Lincolnwood has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lincolnwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lincolnwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lincolnwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lincolnwood?
No. Crime in Lincolnwood has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Lincolnwood compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Lincolnwood ranks behind about 68% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lincolnwood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lincolnwood?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Lincolnwood?
211.1 per 100,000, which is 42% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (135), robbery (34), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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