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Is New Lenox, Illinois Safe?

Population 28,893 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, New Lenox faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,509 per 100K.

New Lenox Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew LenoxIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate356.2323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2291.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate228.0--268.2
Theft Rate1509.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate315.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

264.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

356/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2292/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Lenox

Violent crime in New Lenox is close to the national average. The rate of 356.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2291.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,509 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Lenox Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault228
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary260
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,509
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft315
099% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Lenox Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Lenox
356.2
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Lenox
2291.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Lenox Safety

Is New Lenox safe?
Not especially. New Lenox earns a D with a crime rate of 264.8 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 New Lenox?
264.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 356.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2291.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Lenox safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Lenox's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,509 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Lenox?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Lenox generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Lenox police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Lenox?
Crime rates have held steady in New Lenox, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does New Lenox compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. New Lenox ranks behind about 83% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is New Lenox to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in New Lenox?
Bad. A D grade and 264.8 per-thousand rate put New Lenox below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 356 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Lenox?
356.2 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (228), robbery (70), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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