North Chicago, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

64%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

58%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

65%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	North Chicago_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	252	n/a (estimate)	829	2,030	2,281
Murder	1	n/a	3.3	6.6	5.7
Rape	7	n/a	23.0	42.5	38.0
Robbery	8	n/a	26.3	110.2	66.5
Assault	30	n/a	98.7	150.8	264.1
Violent crime	46	n/a (estimate)	151	310	364
Burglary	19	n/a	62.5	231.8	250.7
Theft	123	n/a	404.8	1,143.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	64	n/a	210.7	344.7	318.7
Property crime	206	n/a (estimate)	678	1,720	1,917

North Chicago crime map

The North Chicago crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in North Chicago as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The North Chicago crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the North Chicago crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

North Chicago crime rates are 64% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in North Chicago are 58% lower than the national average
In North Chicago you have a 1 in 121 chance of becoming a victim of crime
North Chicago is safer than 20% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in North Chicago has decreased by 72%

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Daily Crime In North Chicago (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in North Chicago, IL per 100,000 people. In North Chicago, the total number of daily crimes is 2.45 times less than the Illinois average and 2.75 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in North Chicago is 2.05 times less than the Illinois average and 2.40 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, North Chicago has a daily crime rate that is 2.54 times less than the Illinois average and 2.83 times less than the national average.

How Safe is North Chicago (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in North Chicago, Illinois compared to other areas of Illinois, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is North Chicago safe? In the graphs above, it shows that North Chicago is safer than 7% of Illinois cities, and 20% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Illinois, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than North Chicago. At this time, North Chicago sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in North Chicago

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in North Chicago is 1 in 661

The chance of being a victim of property crime in North Chicago is 1 in 148

The chance of being a victim of crime in North Chicago is 1 in 121

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in North Chicago? If you reside in North Chicago, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 661. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 148 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in North Chicago, is 1 in 121.

Year Over Year Crime In North Chicago (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether North Chicago is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. North Chicago violent crime rates have decreased by 76%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 71% year over year. Total crimes for North Chicago has decreased by 72% in the same time frame.

North Chicago police department

Item	North Chicago	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	77	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.6	3.3

Sex offenders in Illinois

State	Total offenders	Illinois_/100K	National_/100K
Illinois	32,213	263	266

There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Hawthorn Woods, IL	8,313	0	106	106
Wauconda, IL	13,629	94	137	231
Third Lake, IL	1,160	44	241	285
Inverness, IL	7,959	69	234	303
North Barrington, IL	2,789	49	270	318
Forest Lake, IL	1,292	49	273	322
Knollwood, IL	1,684	49	273	322
North Chicago, IL	29,967	151	678	829

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
New Bern, NC	29,985	297	2,072	2,368
Kahului, HI	29,993	198	1,764	1,961
Madison Heights, MI	30,000	290	1,881	2,172
Fitchburg, WI	30,032	365	1,459	1,824
Morristown, TN	29,887	664	3,039	3,703
North Chicago, IL	29,967	151	678	829

Source: The North Chicago, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.