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Crime & Safety in Waukegan, IL

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

Waukegan has a violent crime rate of 383 per 100,000 residents, 1% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 211.6 per 100,000, robbery at 146.8, rape at 23.1. The murder rate is 1.2 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,230 per 100,000, 14% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,732, burglary at 405, vehicle theft at 94 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 55 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Waukegan receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent382.6/100K
1% above US avg
Murder1.2/100K
82% below US avg
Rape23.1/100K
Robbery146.8/100K
Assault211.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,229.9/100K
14% above US avg
Burglary404.6/100K
Theft1,731.7/100K
Vehicle Theft93.6/100K
Arson23.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)55

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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