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Is Tinley Park, Illinois Safe?

Population 55,140 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Tinley Park means there's room for concern. The 253.5 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,666 per 100K.

Tinley Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTinley ParkIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate247.0323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2287.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate198.0--268.2
Theft Rate1666.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate321.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

247/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2288/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tinley Park

Violent crime in Tinley Park is below the national average. The rate of 247.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2287.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,666 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tinley Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault198
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary445
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,666
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft321
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tinley Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tinley Park
247.0
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tinley Park
2287.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tinley Park Safety

Is Tinley Park safe?
Not especially. Tinley Park earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Tinley Park?
253.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 247.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2287.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tinley Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tinley Park's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,666 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tinley Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tinley Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tinley Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tinley Park?
No. Crime in Tinley Park has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Tinley Park compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Tinley Park ranks behind about 73% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Tinley Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Tinley Park?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.5 per-thousand rate put Tinley Park below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 247 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tinley Park?
247.0 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (198), robbery (55), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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