Wauconda, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wauconda Police Department serves the city of Wauconda, IL in Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 107 violent crimes and 77 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.9 per 100k residents, which is 72.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 21.6 per 100k, 86.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny 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 Rate28.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate21.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 28.9 | A | 107 | 106.2 | -72.8% |
| Property Crime | 21.6 | A | 77 | 163.6 | -86.8% |
| Burglary | 14.4 | A | 15 | 24.0 | -40.0% |
| Larceny | 7.2 | A | 47 | 116.4 | -93.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Hills | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lake Zurich | 5 miles | B 76.7 | C 153.4 | Violent: 165.8% higher Property: 608.8% higher |
| Hawthorn Woods | 5 miles | A 10.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 63.2% lower Property: N/A |
| Fox River Grove | 6 miles | A 43.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 50.1% higher Property: N/A |
| Barrington Hills | 6 miles | C 100.5 | A 25.1 | Violent: 248.3% higher Property: 16.1% higher |