Wilmette, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wilmette Police Department serves the city of Wilmette, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 195 violent crimes and 1,269 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.3 per 100k residents, which is 79.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 78.2 per 100k, 52.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate22.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents195 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate78.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,269 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate44.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents974 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 22.3 | A | 195 | 106.2 | -79.0% |
| Property Crime | 78.2 | A | 1269 | 163.6 | -52.2% |
| Rape | 3.7 | C | 14 | 3.5 | +5.2% |
| Burglary | 26.1 | C | 203 | 24.0 | +8.5% |
| Larceny | 44.7 | A | 974 | 116.4 | -61.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.4 | A | 86 | 22.2 | -66.4% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellwood | 0 miles | D 163.2 | B 123.8 | Violent: 630.9% higher Property: 58.4% higher |
| Broadview | 0 miles | A 13.2 | C 158.2 | Violent: 41.0% lower Property: 102.4% higher |
| Sauk Village | 0 miles | B 84.9 | A 74.3 | Violent: 280.3% higher Property: 5.0% lower |
| Willow Springs | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Glenview | 0 miles | C 124.4 | B 113.7 | Violent: 457.1% higher Property: 45.4% higher |