De Kalb, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The De Kalb Police Department serves the city of De Kalb, IL in Dekalb County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,546 violent crimes and 5,729 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 198.9 per 100k residents, which is 87.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 203.9 per 100k, 24.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 198.9 | F | 4546 | 106.2 | +87.3% |
| Property Crime | 203.9 | D | 5729 | 163.6 | +24.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.4 | B | 735 | 22.3 | -21.8% |
| Burglary | 34.8 | D | 551 | 24.0 | +44.9% |
| Larceny | 159.1 | D | 4858 | 116.4 | +36.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.9 | A | 276 | 22.2 | -55.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somonauk | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 56.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 72.2% lower |
| Sycamore | 0 miles | B 74.9 | A 69.5 | Violent: 62.4% lower Property: 65.9% lower |
| Waterman | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Kirkland | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Kingston | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |