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Is Skokie, Illinois Safe?

Population 66,544 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Skokie has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 259.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,517 per 100K.

Skokie Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSkokieIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate291.0323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2307.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate195.0--268.2
Theft Rate1517.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate490.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

291/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2307/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Skokie

Violent crime in Skokie is below the national average. The rate of 291.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2307.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,517 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Skokie Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault195
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary295
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,517
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft490
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Skokie Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Skokie
291.0
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Skokie
2307.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Skokie Safety

Is Skokie safe?
Not especially. Skokie earns a D with a crime rate of 259.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Skokie?
259.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 291.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2307.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Skokie safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Skokie's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,517 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Skokie?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Skokie generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Skokie police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Skokie?
Crime rates have held steady in Skokie, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Skokie compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Skokie ranks behind about 73% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Skokie to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Skokie?
Bad. A D grade and 259.8 per-thousand rate put Skokie below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 291 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Skokie?
291.0 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (195), robbery (41), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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