Mount Prospect, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mount Prospect Police Department serves the city of Mount Prospect, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,479 violent crimes and 2,269 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 70.5 per 100k residents, which is 33.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 79.7 per 100k, 51.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 BAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 70.5 | B | 1479 | 106.2 | -33.7% |
| Property Crime | 79.7 | A | 2269 | 163.6 | -51.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.9 | A | 91 | 22.3 | -91.7% |
| Burglary | 16.7 | B | 230 | 24.0 | -30.5% |
| Larceny | 51.9 | A | 1918 | 116.4 | -55.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.1 | A | 111 | 22.2 | -49.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Heights | 2 miles | A 59.1 | A 39.4 | Violent: 16.2% lower Property: 50.6% lower |
| Arlington Heights | 3 miles | A 48.6 | A 58.0 | Violent: 31.0% lower Property: 27.2% lower |
| Des Plaines | 3 miles | C 98.8 | B 126.6 | Violent: 40.3% higher Property: 58.8% higher |
| Rolling Meadows | 5 miles | B 85.8 | B 133.1 | Violent: 21.8% higher Property: 66.9% higher |
| Wheeling | 5 miles | C 96.5 | A 88.4 | Violent: 36.9% higher Property: 10.9% higher |