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Is Northlake, Illinois Safe?

Population 12,462 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Northlake is a smaller community of 12,462 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 242 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,656 per 100K.

Northlake Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorthlakeIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate201.8323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2218.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate124.0--268.2
Theft Rate1656.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate434.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

202/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2218/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Northlake

Violent crime in Northlake is well below the national average. The rate of 201.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2218.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,656 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Northlake Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault124
046% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary236
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,656
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft434
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Northlake Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Northlake
201.8
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Northlake
2218.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Northlake Safety

Is Northlake safe?
Not especially. Northlake earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Northlake?
242 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 201.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2218.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Northlake safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Northlake's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,656 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Northlake?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Northlake generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Northlake police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Northlake?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Northlake's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Northlake compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Northlake ranks behind about 70% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Northlake to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Northlake?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242 per-thousand rate put Northlake below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 202 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Northlake?
201.8 per 100,000, which is 45% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (124), robbery (30), and murder (2.0) 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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