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Is Lindenhurst, Illinois Safe?

Population 14,810 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Lindenhurst faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,974 per 100K.

Lindenhurst Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLindenhurstIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate403.0323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2238.12036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate295.0--268.2
Theft Rate1974.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate416.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

264.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

403/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2238/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lindenhurst

Violent crime in Lindenhurst is close to the national average. The rate of 403.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2238.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,974 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lindenhurst Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault295
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary296
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,974
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft416
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lindenhurst Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lindenhurst
403.0
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lindenhurst
2238.1
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lindenhurst Safety

Is Lindenhurst safe?
Not especially. Lindenhurst earns a D with a crime rate of 264.1 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 Lindenhurst?
264.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 403.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2238.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lindenhurst safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lindenhurst's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,974 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lindenhurst?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lindenhurst generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lindenhurst police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lindenhurst?
Crime rates have held steady in Lindenhurst, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Lindenhurst compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Lindenhurst ranks behind about 89% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst?
Bad. A D grade and 264.1 per-thousand rate put Lindenhurst below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 403 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lindenhurst?
403.0 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (295), robbery (49), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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