Niles, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Niles Police Department serves the city of Niles, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 402 violent crimes and 2,740 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.3 per 100k residents, which is 74.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 204.7 per 100k, 25.1% above 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 1 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 AAnnual Rate27.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents402 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate204.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,740 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate54.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents284 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate139.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,331 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 27.3 | A | 402 | 106.2 | -74.3% |
| Property Crime | 204.7 | D | 2740 | 163.6 | +25.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.4 | A | 60 | 22.3 | -84.7% |
| Burglary | 54.6 | F | 284 | 24.0 | +127.1% |
| Larceny | 139.8 | D | 2331 | 116.4 | +20.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.2 | A | 123 | 22.2 | -53.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Ridge | 2 miles | A 29.2 | A 53.1 | Violent: 7.0% higher Property: 74.1% lower |
| Skokie | 2 miles | D 130.4 | F 293.4 | Violent: 377.8% higher Property: 43.4% higher |
| Morton Grove | 2 miles | A 16.7 | A 83.5 | Violent: 38.8% lower Property: 59.2% lower |
| Golf | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Harwood Heights | 3 miles | A 11.7 | A 58.3 | Violent: 57.2% lower Property: 71.5% lower |