University Park, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The University Park Police Department serves the city of University Park, IL in Cook, Will County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 270 violent crimes and 443 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.7 per 100k residents, which is 73.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 129.2 per 100k, 21.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate28.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents270 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate129.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents443 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate57.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents257 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate43.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 28.7 | A | 270 | 106.2 | -73.0% |
| Property Crime | 129.2 | B | 443 | 163.6 | -21.0% |
| Burglary | 28.7 | C | 56 | 24.0 | +19.5% |
| Larceny | 57.4 | A | 257 | 116.4 | -50.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 43.1 | F | 129 | 22.2 | +94.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Forest | 3 miles | F 184.2 | B 140.6 | Violent: 541.7% higher Property: 8.8% higher |
| Crete | 3 miles | C 120.6 | A 60.3 | Violent: 320.2% higher Property: 53.3% lower |
| Steger | 3 miles | F 173.5 | B 140.9 | Violent: 504.2% higher Property: 9.1% higher |
| Richton Park | 3 miles | B 89.5 | C 162.7 | Violent: 211.6% higher Property: 25.9% higher |
| Monee | 3 miles | A 59.2 | F 276.2 | Violent: 106.1% higher Property: 113.8% higher |