Cook County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cook County in IL is served by 107 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 334,573 violent crimes and 491,502 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.9 per 100k residents, which is -5.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 212.3 per 100k, +29.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate99.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents334,573 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents3,084 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents9,347 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents46,145 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents51,772 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate212.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents491,502 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents55,121 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate153.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents344,264 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate28.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents89,983 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
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Violent Crime | 99.9 | C | 334573 | 106.2 | -5.9% |
Property Crime | 212.3 | D | 491502 | 163.6 | +29.8% |
Homicide | 0.3 | A | 3084 | 0.5 | -51.4% |
Rape | 2.8 | B | 9347 | 3.5 | -20.0% |
Robbery | 7.1 | D | 46145 | 5.8 | +22.1% |
Aggravated Assault | 16.2 | B | 51772 | 22.3 | -27.0% |
Burglary | 28.4 | C | 55121 | 24.0 | +18.4% |
Larceny | 153.8 | D | 344264 | 116.4 | +32.2% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.3 | D | 89983 | 22.2 | +27.5% |