Evanston, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Evanston Police Department serves the city of Evanston, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,910 violent crimes and 9,417 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 76.6 per 100k residents, which is 27.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 282.2 per 100k, 72.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 BAnnual Rate76.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,910 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents295 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents256 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate282.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,417 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate41.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,204 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate163.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,497 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate76.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents687 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 76.6 | B | 2910 | 106.2 | -27.9% |
| Property Crime | 282.2 | F | 9417 | 163.6 | +72.5% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 82 | 3.5 | -62.1% |
| Robbery | 9.4 | F | 295 | 5.8 | +61.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.7 | A | 256 | 22.3 | -69.8% |
| Burglary | 41.7 | F | 1204 | 24.0 | +73.4% |
| Larceny | 163.9 | D | 7497 | 116.4 | +40.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 76.6 | F | 687 | 22.2 | +245.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Skokie | 4 miles | D 130.4 | F 293.4 | Violent: 70.2% higher Property: 4.0% higher |
| Northfield | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 72.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 74.2% lower |
| Morton Grove | 5 miles | A 16.7 | A 83.5 | Violent: 78.2% lower Property: 70.4% lower |
| Golf | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |