Lake County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lake County in IL is served by 33 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,807 violent crimes and 22,928 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.6 per 100k residents, which is 67.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.9 per 100k, 54.2% below 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 AAnnual Rate34.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,807 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents562 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents618 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,732 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate74.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents22,928 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,032 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate55.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,696 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,077 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.6 | A | 7807 | 106.2 | -67.4% |
| Property Crime | 74.9 | A | 22928 | 163.6 | -54.2% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 53 | 0.5 | -73.6% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 562 | 3.5 | -76.1% |
| Robbery | 1.5 | A | 618 | 5.8 | -74.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.2 | A | 1732 | 22.3 | -76.6% |
| Burglary | 12.9 | A | 3032 | 24.0 | -46.4% |
| Larceny | 55.0 | A | 17696 | 116.4 | -52.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.8 | A | 2077 | 22.2 | -69.2% |