New Lenox, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The New Lenox Police Department serves the city of New Lenox, IL in Will County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 345 violent crimes and 1,291 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.6 per 100k residents, which is 62.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 82.8 per 100k, 49.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade ARobbery
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.6 | A | 345 | 106.2 | -62.7% |
| Property Crime | 82.8 | A | 1291 | 163.6 | -49.4% |
| Robbery | 3.6 | A | 12 | 5.8 | -38.1% |
| Burglary | 18.0 | B | 100 | 24.0 | -25.0% |
| Larceny | 61.2 | A | 1128 | 116.4 | -47.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.6 | A | 62 | 22.2 | -83.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beecher | 4 miles | A 42.9 | A 64.4 | Violent: 8.4% higher Property: 22.3% lower |
| Frankfort | 4 miles | A 38.4 | A 38.4 | Violent: 3.2% lower Property: 53.7% lower |
| Peotone | 4 miles | A 47.8 | A 23.9 | Violent: 20.7% higher Property: 71.2% lower |
| Plainfield | 4 miles | A 25.6 | A 59.7 | Violent: 35.4% lower Property: 27.9% lower |
| Manhattan | 4 miles | A 18.6 | A 55.7 | Violent: 53.1% lower Property: 32.8% lower |