Highland Park, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Highland Park Police Department serves the city of Highland Park, IL in Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 205 violent crimes and 854 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.2 per 100k residents, which is 78.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 99.4 per 100k, 39.2% below 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 4 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 ARape
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 23.2 | A | 205 | 106.2 | -78.2% |
| Property Crime | 99.4 | A | 854 | 163.6 | -39.2% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 19 | 3.5 | -6.4% |
| Burglary | 9.9 | A | 153 | 24.0 | -58.6% |
| Larceny | 86.2 | B | 640 | 116.4 | -26.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.3 | A | 54 | 22.2 | -85.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield | 1 miles | A 21.2 | A 21.2 | Violent: 8.5% lower Property: 78.7% lower |
| Highwood | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 38.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 61.3% lower |
| Bannockburn | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 297.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 198.7% higher |
| Northbrook | 4 miles | A 23.7 | A 77.1 | Violent: 2.2% higher Property: 22.5% lower |
| Riverwoods | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 53.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 46.0% lower |