Oak Lawn, Illinois Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 54,953
Key Insights
- →Oak Lawn has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 180.2 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 31.2% from the previous year.
- →2 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 3.6 per 100K.
- →Safer than 43% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.10 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
180.2
+31.2% YoY
Murder Rate
3.6
2 murders
Property Crime Rate
1726.9
949 total
vs National Avg
↓ -50%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 99
Murder2
Rape20
Robbery24
Aggravated Assault53
Property Crime: 949
Burglary189
Larceny-Theft635
Motor Vehicle Theft125
Arson3
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54,953 | 99 | 180.2 | 2 | 949 | 1726.9 |
| 2023 | 55,368 | 76 | 137.3 | 0 | 866 | 1564.1 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A
Safety Grade for Oak Lawn
Based on violent crime rate of 180.2 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.