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Is Lisle, Illinois Safe?

Population 23,432 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lisle is a smaller community of 23,432 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 250.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,927 per 100K.

Lisle Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLisleIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate342.6323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2166.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate222.0--268.2
Theft Rate1927.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate477.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

343/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2167/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lisle

Violent crime in Lisle is close to the national average. The rate of 342.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2166.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,927 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lisle Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault222
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary367
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,927
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft477
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lisle Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lisle
342.6
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lisle
2166.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lisle Safety

Is Lisle safe?
Not especially. Lisle earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.9 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 Lisle?
250.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 342.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2166.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lisle safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lisle's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,927 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lisle?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lisle generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lisle police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lisle?
No. Crime in Lisle has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Lisle compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Lisle ranks behind about 71% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lisle to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lisle?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.9 per-thousand rate put Lisle below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 343 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lisle?
342.6 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (222), robbery (54), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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