Skokie, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Skokie Police Department serves the city of Skokie, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,227 violent crimes and 8,093 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 130.4 per 100k residents, which is 22.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 293.4 per 100k, 79.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 14 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 DAnnual Rate130.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,227 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents110 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents215 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents340 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate293.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,093 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate74.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents938 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate150.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,551 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate68.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents586 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 130.4 | D | 3227 | 106.2 | +22.8% |
| Property Crime | 293.4 | F | 8093 | 163.6 | +79.3% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 110 | 3.5 | -56.2% |
| Robbery | 9.3 | F | 215 | 5.8 | +60.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.0 | A | 340 | 22.3 | -37.2% |
| Burglary | 74.5 | F | 938 | 24.0 | +210.1% |
| Larceny | 150.6 | D | 6551 | 116.4 | +29.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 68.3 | F | 586 | 22.2 | +208.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 14 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 11 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Grove | 2 miles | A 16.7 | A 83.5 | Violent: 87.2% lower Property: 71.6% lower |
| Niles | 2 miles | A 27.3 | D 204.7 | Violent: 79.1% lower Property: 30.2% lower |
| Golf | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Park Ridge | 4 miles | A 29.2 | A 53.1 | Violent: 77.6% lower Property: 81.9% lower |
| Evanston | 4 miles | B 76.6 | F 282.2 | Violent: 41.3% lower Property: 3.8% lower |