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Is Mount Prospect, Illinois Safe?

Population 55,395 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mount Prospect has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 264.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,674 per 100K.

Mount Prospect Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMount ProspectIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate324.5323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2324.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate235.0--268.2
Theft Rate1674.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate461.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

264.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

325/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2325/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mount Prospect

Violent crime in Mount Prospect is close to the national average. The rate of 324.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2324.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,674 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mount Prospect Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault235
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary271
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,674
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft461
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mount Prospect Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Prospect
324.5
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Prospect
2324.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Prospect Safety

Is Mount Prospect safe?
Not especially. Mount Prospect earns a D with a crime rate of 264.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mount Prospect?
264.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 324.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2324.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mount Prospect safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mount Prospect's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,674 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mount Prospect?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mount Prospect generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mount Prospect police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mount Prospect?
No. Crime in Mount Prospect has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Mount Prospect compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Mount Prospect ranks behind about 77% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Mount Prospect to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Mount Prospect?
Bad. A D grade and 264.9 per-thousand rate put Mount Prospect below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 325 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mount Prospect?
324.5 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (235), robbery (42), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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