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Is Lockport, Illinois Safe?

Population 27,822 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lockport has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 260.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,549 per 100K.

Lockport Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLockportIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate268.7323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2339.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate215.0--268.2
Theft Rate1549.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate483.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

269/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2340/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lockport

Violent crime in Lockport is below the national average. The rate of 268.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2339.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,549 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lockport Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault215
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary372
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,549
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft483
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lockport Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lockport
268.7
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lockport
2339.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lockport Safety

Is Lockport safe?
Not especially. Lockport earns a D with a crime rate of 260.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lockport?
260.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 268.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2339.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lockport safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lockport's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,549 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lockport?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lockport generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lockport police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lockport?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lockport's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Lockport compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Lockport ranks behind about 74% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Lockport to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lockport?
Bad. A D grade and 260.8 per-thousand rate put Lockport below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 269 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lockport?
268.7 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (215), robbery (60), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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