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Is Loves Park, Illinois Safe?

Population 23,712 · Safer than 44% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Loves Park is a smaller community of 23,712 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 192.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,406 per 100K.

Loves Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLoves ParkIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate232.4323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1696.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate178.0--268.2
Theft Rate1406.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate389.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

192.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

232/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1696/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Loves Park

Violent crime in Loves Park is below the national average. The rate of 232.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1696.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,406 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Loves Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault178
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary320
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,406
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft389
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Loves Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Loves Park
232.4
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Loves Park
1696.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Loves Park Safety

Is Loves Park safe?
It depends on where in Loves Park you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Loves Park?
192.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 232.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1696.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Loves Park safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Loves Park 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 Loves Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Loves Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Loves Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Loves Park?
No. Crime in Loves Park has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Loves Park compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Loves Park ranks behind about 63% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Loves Park 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 Loves Park?
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 44th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Loves Park?
232.4 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (178), robbery (31), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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