Lincolnwood, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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25%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

69%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

44%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Lincolnwood_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	335	n/a (estimate)	2,638	2,004	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.8	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	46.9	37.5
Robbery	9	n/a	70.9	90.2	60.6
Assault	5	n/a	39.4	146.3	256.1
Violent crime	14	n/a (estimate)	110	289	359
Burglary	95	n/a	748.2	290.5	229.2
Theft	190	n/a	1,496.4	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	36	n/a	283.5	290.4	258.8
Property crime	321	n/a (estimate)	2,528	1,715	1,760

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Lincolnwood crime map

The Lincolnwood crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Lincolnwood as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Lincolnwood crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Lincolnwood crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Lincolnwood crime rates are 25% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Lincolnwood are 69% lower than the national average
In Lincolnwood you have a 1 in 38 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Lincolnwood is safer than 80% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Lincolnwood has increased by 241%

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Daily Crime In Lincolnwood (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Lincolnwood, Illinois is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Lincolnwood are 1.32 times more than the Illinois average and 1.25 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Lincolnwood are 2.62 times less than than Illinois and 3.26 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Lincolnwood are 1.47 times more than than Illinois and 1.44 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Lincolnwood (higher is better)

Is Lincolnwood safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Illinois as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Lincolnwood to other cities in the state and across the country, Lincolnwood is 71% safer than other cities of Illinois and 80% safer than other cities in the nation. Lincolnwood has a ranks above average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Lincolnwood

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Lincolnwood is 1 in 907

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Lincolnwood is 1 in 40

The chance of being a victim of crime in Lincolnwood is 1 in 38

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Lincolnwood? In Lincolnwood, you have a 1 in 907 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 40. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Lincolnwood, IL is 1 in 38.

Year Over Year Crime In Lincolnwood (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Lincolnwood is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Lincolnwood has decreased by 7%, while the property crime rate in Lincolnwood has increased by 286% year over year. The number of total crimes in Lincolnwood has increased by 241% year over year.

Lincolnwood police department

Item	Lincolnwood	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	43	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.4	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 43 Lincolnwood police officers. This results in 3.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 28.4% greater than the Illinois average and 4.5% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Illinois

State	Total offenders	Illinois_/100K	National_/100K
Illinois	32,213	263	266

There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Stone Park, IL	4,842	92	138	230
Western Springs, IL	13,247	8	273	280
Kenilworth, IL	2,356	0	380	380
Clarendon Hills, IL	8,834	0	434	434
Forest View, IL	1,312	134	403	537
Hinsdale, IL	17,366	46	492	538
Glencoe, IL	8,836	24	601	624
Lincolnwood, IL	12,338	110	2,528	2,638

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Streator, IL	12,337	188	1,754	1,942
Goldenrod, FL	12,341	191	1,014	1,205
Gulfport, FL	12,334	310	2,186	2,496
New Baltimore, MI	12,333	42	401	443
St. Marys, PA	12,333	258	1,503	1,761
Lincolnwood, IL	12,338	110	2,528	2,638

Source: The Lincolnwood, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.