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Is Mundelein, Illinois Safe?

Population 32,680 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mundelein is a smaller community of 32,680 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 253.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,762 per 100K.

Mundelein Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMundeleinIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate402.7323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2129.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate322.0--268.2
Theft Rate1762.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate246.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

403/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2130/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mundelein

Violent crime in Mundelein is close to the national average. The rate of 402.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2129.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,762 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 322 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Mundelein Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault322
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary246
091% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,762
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft246
077% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mundelein Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mundelein
402.7
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mundelein
2129.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mundelein Safety

Is Mundelein safe?
Not especially. Mundelein earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.3 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 Mundelein?
253.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 402.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2129.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mundelein safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mundelein's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,762 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mundelein?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mundelein generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mundelein police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mundelein?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Mundelein's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Mundelein compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Mundelein ranks behind about 71% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Mundelein to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Mundelein?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.3 per-thousand rate put Mundelein below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 403 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mundelein?
402.7 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (322), robbery (47), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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