Prospect Heights, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Prospect Heights Police Department serves the city of Prospect Heights, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 421 violent crimes and 551 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.1 per 100k residents, which is 44.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 39.4 per 100k, 75.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. 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 Rate59.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents421 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate39.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents551 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate32.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents431 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 59.1 | A | 421 | 106.2 | -44.4% |
| Property Crime | 39.4 | A | 551 | 163.6 | -75.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.6 | A | 74 | 22.3 | -70.5% |
| Larceny | 32.8 | A | 431 | 116.4 | -71.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.6 | A | 37 | 22.2 | -70.4% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Prospect | 2 miles | B 70.5 | A 79.7 | Violent: 19.3% higher Property: 102.5% higher |
| Arlington Heights | 2 miles | A 48.6 | A 58.0 | Violent: 17.7% lower Property: 47.4% higher |
| Wheeling | 3 miles | C 96.5 | A 88.4 | Violent: 63.3% higher Property: 124.5% higher |
| Buffalo Grove | 4 miles | A 9.4 | A 30.7 | Violent: 84.0% lower Property: 22.0% lower |
| Des Plaines | 4 miles | C 98.8 | B 126.6 | Violent: 67.3% higher Property: 221.4% higher |