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Is North Chicago, Illinois Safe?

Population 34,050 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, North Chicago faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,597 per 100K.

North Chicago Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorth ChicagoIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate413.9323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2203.12036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate300.0--268.2
Theft Rate1597.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate464.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

414/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2203/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for North Chicago

Violent crime in North Chicago is close to the national average. The rate of 413.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2203.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,597 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

North Chicago Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault300
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary235
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,597
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft464
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How North Chicago Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Chicago
413.9
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Chicago
2203.1
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Chicago Safety

Is North Chicago safe?
Not especially. North Chicago earns a D with a crime rate of 261.7 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 North Chicago?
261.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 413.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2203.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is North Chicago safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. North Chicago's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,597 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in North Chicago?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in North Chicago generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the North Chicago police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in North Chicago?
No. Crime in North Chicago has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does North Chicago compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. North Chicago ranks behind about 79% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is North Chicago to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in North Chicago?
Bad. A D grade and 261.7 per-thousand rate put North Chicago below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 414 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in North Chicago?
413.9 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (300), robbery (60), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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