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Is Vernon Hills, Illinois Safe?

Population 26,825 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Vernon Hills is a smaller community of 26,825 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 216.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,389 per 100K.

Vernon Hills Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVernon HillsIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate277.5323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1886.02036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1389.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate336.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

278/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1886/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Vernon Hills

Violent crime in Vernon Hills is below the national average. The rate of 277.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1886.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,389 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Vernon Hills Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary327
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,389
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft336
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Vernon Hills Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vernon Hills
277.5
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vernon Hills
1886.0
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Vernon Hills Safety

Is Vernon Hills safe?
Not especially. Vernon Hills earns a C with a crime rate of 216.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Vernon Hills?
216.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 277.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1886.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Vernon Hills safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Vernon Hills's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,389 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Vernon Hills?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Vernon Hills generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Vernon Hills police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Vernon Hills?
Crime rates have held steady in Vernon Hills, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Vernon Hills compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Vernon Hills ranks behind about 70% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Vernon Hills to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Vernon Hills?
Bad. A C grade and 216.4 per-thousand rate put Vernon Hills below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 278 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Vernon Hills?
277.5 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (30), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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