The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Lake Bluff, NY: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	A+

Which crimes are included?

$57,527

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Bluff, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $651 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Lake Bluff in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Lake Bluff, NY Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Lake Bluff ranks in the 71st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 71% of cities but less safe than 29%. This analysis applies only to Lake Bluff's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lake Bluff is 17.87 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Bluff, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Bluff for 2025 is $57,527. This translates to approximately $269 per resident and $651 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Lake Bluff. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lake Bluff Compared to Other Cities?

Lake Bluff, NY:	$269
Lyncourt, NY:	$723
Rexford, NY:	$123
New York:	$335
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Bluff is $269 per year, which is $195 less than the national average and $66 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Bluff:

In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $454 more than in Lake Bluff.
In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $146 less than in Lake Bluff

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lake Bluff for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Lake Bluff	Cost per Lake Bluff Resident
Murder	$11,627	$54
Rape/Sexual Assault	$4,090	$19
Robbery	$7,473	$35
Assault	$15,413	$72
Kidnapping	$683	$3
Vehicle Theft	$703	$3
Burglary	$3,737	$17
Theft	$11,443	$53
Arson	$216	$1
Vandalism	$842	$4
Animal Cruelty	$154	$1
Drug Crimes	$444	$2
Identity Theft	$702	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$57,527	$269

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Bluff, NY

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Lake Bluff totals $105,051 ($491 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $162,578 ($760 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Lake Bluff crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Lake Bluff’s 214 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Lake Bluff Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Lake Bluff residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.508
Robbery	1.110
Rape	0.3152
Murder	0.0289
Total Violent Crime	3.962 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.32
Vehicle Theft	0.2122
Burglary	1.925
Arson	0.0417
Total Property Crime	12.50 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0527
Drug Crimes	0.2805
Vandalism	0.5508
Identity Theft	0.4239
Animal Cruelty	0.0975
Total "Other" Rate	1.405 (A+)

Individual Lake Bluff Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Lake Bluff is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Lake Bluff.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Resort, NY	C	D+	D
Wolcott, NY	B-	D	C
Sodus Point, NY	A	D+	A-
North Wolcott, NY	B+	C-	C+
North Rose, NY	B+	C-	C+
Alton, NY	A-	C-	B
Wallington, NY	C	C-	D
Rose, NY	B+	D+	C+
Sodus, NY	C+	C-	D+
Wayne Center, NY	A	B	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lake Bluff is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Reno Beach, OH	B	B-	B-
Norris, MT	D-	B-	B-
North Dorset, VT	A	A	A
Quincy, TN	D	D	D
Ragan, NE	C	B+	B+
Ramona, KS	D+	D+	D+
Randlett, UT	F	D-	D-
Randolph, AZ	C-	D+	D+
Reece, KS	C	D	D
Reeds Gap, PA	A+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Bluff is safer than the New York state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Lake Bluff, NY average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 62% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lake Bluff schools on SchoolGrade

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