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Is Lombard, Illinois Safe?

Population 44,399 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lombard is a smaller community of 44,399 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 210.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,569 per 100K.

Lombard Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLombardIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate249.9323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1851.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate202.0--268.2
Theft Rate1569.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate390.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

250/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1851/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lombard

Violent crime in Lombard is below the national average. The rate of 249.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1851.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,569 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lombard Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault202
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery28
044% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary224
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,569
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft390
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lombard Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lombard
249.9
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lombard
1851.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lombard Safety

Is Lombard safe?
Not especially. Lombard earns a C with a crime rate of 210.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lombard?
210.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 249.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1851.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lombard safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Lombard 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 Lombard?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lombard generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lombard police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lombard?
No. Crime in Lombard has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Lombard compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Lombard 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 Lombard to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lombard?
Mixed. Violent crime is 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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Lombard?
249.9 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (202), robbery (28), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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