Crime & Safety in Oak Lawn, IL

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Oak Lawn has a violent crime rate of 180 per 100,000 residents, 53% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 96.5 per 100,000, robbery at 43.7, rape at 36.4. The murder rate is 3.6 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,734 per 100,000, 12% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,165, burglary at 335, vehicle theft at 229 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 365 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Oak Lawn receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Oak Lawn vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent180.2/100K
53% below US avg
Murder3.6/100K
42% below US avg
Rape36.4/100K
Robbery43.7/100K
Assault96.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,734.2/100K
12% below US avg
Burglary334.8/100K
Theft1,164.6/100K
Vehicle Theft229.3/100K
Arson5.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)365

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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