Kane County, IL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Kane County in IL is served by 19 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,999 violent crimes and 6,697 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.9 per 100k residents, which is 53.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 94.8 per 100k, 42.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 A
Annual Rate49.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,999 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents198 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents427 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate94.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,697 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents805 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate62.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,514 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate22.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents347 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime49.9A2999106.2-53.0%
Property Crime94.8A6697163.6-42.1%
Homicide0.0A60.5-100.0%
Rape2.8B1983.5-21.9%
Robbery0.5A965.8-91.5%
Aggravated Assault3.0A42722.3-86.4%
Burglary10.8A80524.0-55.2%
Larceny62.0A5514116.4-46.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft22.0C34722.2-0.8%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Kane County Sheriff's Office

Batavia Police Department

Batavia, IL

Carpentersville Police Department

Carpentersville, IL

East Dundee Police Department

East Dundee, IL

Elburn Police Department

Elburn, IL

Geneva Police Department

Geneva, IL

Hampshire Police Department

Hampshire, IL

North Aurora Police Department

North Aurora, IL

Pingree Grove Police Department

Pingree Grove, IL

Sleepy Hollow Police Department

Sleepy Hollow, IL

South Elgin Police Department

South Elgin, IL

Sugar Grove Police Department

Sugar Grove, IL

West Dundee Police Department

West Dundee, IL

Waubonsee Community College

Gilberts Police Department

Gilberts, IL

Kane County Forest Preserve

Fox Valley Park District

Elgin Community College

Campton Hills Police Department

Campton Hills, IL