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Is Round Lake Beach, Illinois Safe?

Population 26,902 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 26,902, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Round Lake Beach earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,744 per 100K.

Round Lake Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRound Lake BeachIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate385.4323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2152.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate286.0--268.2
Theft Rate1744.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate462.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

385/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2152/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Round Lake Beach

Violent crime in Round Lake Beach is close to the national average. The rate of 385.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2152.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,744 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Round Lake Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault286
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary336
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,744
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft462
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Round Lake Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Round Lake Beach
385.4
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Round Lake Beach
2152.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Round Lake Beach Safety

Is Round Lake Beach safe?
Not especially. Round Lake Beach earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.8 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 Round Lake Beach?
253.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 385.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2152.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Round Lake Beach safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Round Lake Beach's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,744 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Round Lake Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Round Lake Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Round Lake Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Round Lake Beach?
Crime rates have held steady in Round Lake Beach, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Round Lake Beach compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Round Lake Beach ranks behind about 80% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Round Lake Beach to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Round Lake Beach?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.8 per-thousand rate put Round Lake Beach below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 385 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Round Lake Beach?
385.4 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (286), robbery (47), and murder (5.0) 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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