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Is Evergreen Park, Illinois Safe?

Population 19,283 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Evergreen Park is a smaller community of 19,283 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 218.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,121 per 100K.

Evergreen Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEvergreen ParkIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate365.9323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1815.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate281.0--268.2
Theft Rate1121.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate382.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

218.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

366/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1816/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Evergreen Park

Violent crime in Evergreen Park is close to the national average. The rate of 365.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1815.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,121 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Evergreen Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault281
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary312
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,121
080% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft382
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Evergreen Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Evergreen Park
365.9
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Evergreen Park
1815.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Evergreen Park Safety

Is Evergreen Park safe?
Not especially. Evergreen Park earns a C with a crime rate of 218.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Evergreen Park?
218.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 365.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1815.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Evergreen Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Evergreen Park's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,121 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Evergreen Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Evergreen Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Evergreen Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Evergreen Park?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Evergreen Park's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Evergreen Park compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Evergreen Park ranks behind about 68% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Evergreen Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Evergreen Park?
Bad. A C grade and 218.2 per-thousand rate put Evergreen Park below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 366 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Evergreen Park?
365.9 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (281), robbery (71), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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