North Chicago, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The North Chicago Police Department serves the city of North Chicago, IL in Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 505 violent crimes and 439 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.8 per 100k residents, which is 59.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 42.8 per 100k, 73.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate42.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents505 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate42.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents439 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate23.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents268 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.8 | A | 505 | 106.2 | -59.7% |
| Property Crime | 42.8 | A | 439 | 163.6 | -73.8% |
| Robbery | 3.3 | A | 21 | 5.8 | -43.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.2 | A | 92 | 22.3 | -40.8% |
| Burglary | 6.6 | A | 51 | 24.0 | -72.6% |
| Larceny | 23.0 | A | 268 | 116.4 | -80.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.9 | A | 118 | 22.2 | -55.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan | 3 miles | B 91.5 | B 116.7 | Violent: 113.9% higher Property: 172.7% higher |
| Lake Bluff | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 108.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 154.1% higher |
| Gurnee | 4 miles | B 69.7 | C 189.2 | Violent: 62.9% higher Property: 342.1% higher |
| Lake Forest | 5 miles | A 26.0 | A 41.7 | Violent: 39.2% lower Property: 2.6% lower |
| Libertyville | 6 miles | A 24.6 | A 73.8 | Violent: 42.5% lower Property: 72.5% higher |