Waukegan, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Waukegan Police Department serves the city of Waukegan, IL in Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,478 violent crimes and 4,458 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 91.5 per 100k residents, which is 13.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 116.7 per 100k, 28.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 BAnnual Rate91.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,478 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents330 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents551 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate116.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,458 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate41.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents845 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,979 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate61.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents592 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 91.5 | B | 1478 | 106.2 | -13.8% |
| Property Crime | 116.7 | B | 4458 | 163.6 | -28.7% |
| Homicide | 3.4 | F | 23 | 0.5 | +543.7% |
| Rape | 9.2 | F | 101 | 3.5 | +158.7% |
| Robbery | 9.2 | D | 330 | 5.8 | +57.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.2 | C | 551 | 22.3 | +13.1% |
| Burglary | 41.2 | F | 845 | 24.0 | +71.4% |
| Larceny | 12.6 | A | 2979 | 116.4 | -89.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 61.8 | F | 592 | 22.2 | +178.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Female | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Chicago | 3 miles | A 42.8 | A 42.8 | Violent: 53.2% lower Property: 63.3% lower |
| Gurnee | 4 miles | B 69.7 | C 189.2 | Violent: 23.8% lower Property: 62.1% higher |
| Lake Bluff | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 108.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 6.8% lower |
| Zion | 6 miles | D 136.6 | B 111.8 | Violent: 49.2% higher Property: 4.2% lower |
| Libertyville | 8 miles | A 24.6 | A 73.8 | Violent: 73.1% lower Property: 36.7% lower |