Lake Forest, IL Crime


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Located in the affluent suburb of Lake Forest, IL, crime rates are significantly lower than the national average. According to the most recent data, the violent crime rate in Lake Forest is only 6.4 per 1,000 residents, compared to the national average of 22.7. The property crime rate in Lake Forest is also relatively low at 13.8, compared to the US average of 35.4. This lower crime rate can be attributed to the town's high-income population and strict law enforcement measures. However, while the overall crime rate in Lake Forest may be low, it is important to note that no community is immune to crime. Residents should still take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and the security of their property.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Lake Forest violent crime is 6.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Lake Forest property crime is 13.8. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Lake Forest, IL Crime History
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We relocated cross county to Lake Forest about a year ago due to a job change. We looked at nearby communities, within proximity of the work commute (the office is in  More

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Be prepared for a so called upscale town with entitled, overpaid, snooty people from teenagers who sneer at you to adults who look you up and down, who make demands on a  More

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Over 15 years ago

Long cold winters, short cold springs, hot humid summers, nice  More

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