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Is Mokena, Illinois Safe?

Population 19,897 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mokena is a smaller community of 19,897 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 242.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,371 per 100K.

Mokena Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMokenaIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate305.7323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2120.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate173.0--268.2
Theft Rate1371.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate415.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

306/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2121/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mokena

Violent crime in Mokena is below the national average. The rate of 305.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2120.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,371 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mokena Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault173
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary286
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,371
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft415
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mokena Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mokena
305.7
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mokena
2120.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mokena Safety

Is Mokena safe?
Not especially. Mokena earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mokena?
242.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 305.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2120.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mokena safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mokena's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,371 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mokena?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mokena generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mokena police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mokena?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Mokena's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Mokena compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Mokena ranks behind about 82% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Mokena 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 Mokena?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.6 per-thousand rate put Mokena below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 306 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mokena?
305.7 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (173), robbery (33), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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