Palatine, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Palatine Police Department serves the city of Palatine, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,754 violent crimes and 2,230 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.4 per 100k residents, which is 6.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 83.8 per 100k, 48.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate99.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,754 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents155 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate83.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,230 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents185 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate74.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,892 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 99.4 | C | 1754 | 106.2 | -6.4% |
| Property Crime | 83.8 | A | 2230 | 163.6 | -48.8% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 82 | 3.5 | -56.2% |
| Robbery | 1.6 | A | 39 | 5.8 | -73.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.3 | A | 155 | 22.3 | -58.1% |
| Burglary | 3.1 | A | 185 | 24.0 | -87.1% |
| Larceny | 74.5 | A | 1892 | 116.4 | -36.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.7 | A | 136 | 22.2 | -79.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness | 1 miles | A 13.8 | A 13.8 | Violent: 86.1% lower Property: 83.6% lower |
| Tower Lakes | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| South Barrington | 3 miles | C 100.9 | B 121.1 | Violent: 1.6% higher Property: 44.5% higher |
| Barrington | 4 miles | A 38.2 | A 47.8 | Violent: 61.5% lower Property: 43.0% lower |
| Rolling Meadows | 4 miles | B 85.8 | B 133.1 | Violent: 13.6% lower Property: 58.7% higher |