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Is Lyons, Illinois Safe?

Population 10,433 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lyons is a smaller community of 10,433 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 208.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,113 per 100K.

Lyons Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLyonsIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate237.3323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1843.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate180.0--268.2
Theft Rate1113.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate311.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

237/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1844/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lyons

Violent crime in Lyons is below the national average. The rate of 237.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1843.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,113 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lyons Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault180
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary331
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,113
079% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft311
098% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lyons Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lyons
237.3
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lyons
1843.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lyons Safety

Is Lyons safe?
Not especially. Lyons earns a C with a crime rate of 208.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lyons?
208.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 237.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1843.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lyons safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Lyons 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 Lyons?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lyons generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lyons police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lyons?
No. Crime in Lyons has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Lyons compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Lyons ranks behind about 62% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lyons 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 Lyons?
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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Lyons?
237.3 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (180), robbery (52), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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