2024 reported data

Is Lansing, IL safe? Property crime data

A direct, source-backed look at reported selected property offenses for Lansing using FBI NIBRS and Census population context.

Selected property offense rate 18.10 per 1,000 residents; not a danger score
Population28,122Census 2024 estimate
Selected offenses509NIBRS offense records
TrendDecreasing2022,2023,2024
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Short answer

Lansing reported 18.10 selected property offenses per 1,000 residents in 2024

That rate is #37 by highest rate among 159 validated IL city candidates on this site. The largest selected category here is Burglary. Reported selected property-offense rates decreased by 25.2% from 2022 to 2024.

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Trend

Decreasing

Reported selected property-offense rates decreased by 25.2% from 2022 to 2024.

-25.2%
2022
24.20
2023
24.83
2024
18.10

Offense mix

Burglary
196
Larceny/theft
189
Motor vehicle theft
122
Arson
2

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Quick questions

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Is Lansing, IL safe?

This page cannot tell you whether Lansing is personally safe for you. It shows 2024 reported selected property-offense data: 18.10 offenses per 1,000 residents, with FBI NIBRS and Census source notes.

What property crime category is largest in Lansing?

The largest selected category in this page is Burglary, based on the visible burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson breakdown.

How does Lansing compare with other validated IL city candidates?

Among 159 validated IL city candidates, Lansing ranks #37 by highest selected property-offense rate. The median candidate rate on this state hub is 10.17 per 1,000 residents.

What should I check before buying home-security gear?

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