Crime & Safety in Evanston, IL

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Evanston has a violent crime rate of 144 per 100,000 residents, 62% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 55.3 per 100,000, robbery at 55.3, rape at 33.7. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,757 per 100,000, 41% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,061, burglary at 452, vehicle theft at 236 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 55 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Evanston receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Evanston vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent144.3/100K
62% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape33.7/100K
Robbery55.3/100K
Assault55.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,756.9/100K
41% above US avg
Burglary451.6/100K
Theft2,061.3/100K
Vehicle Theft235.9/100K
Arson8.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)55

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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