Waukegan, Illinois Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 87,155
Key Insights
- →Waukegan has a safety grade of D with a violent crime rate of 445.2 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 22% from the previous year.
- →5 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 5.7 per 100K.
- →Safer than 15% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.28 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
445.2
+22.0% YoY
Murder Rate
5.7
5 murders
Property Crime Rate
1614.4
1,407 total
vs National Avg
↑ 24%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 388
Murder5
Rape77
Robbery53
Aggravated Assault253
Property Crime: 1,407
Burglary236
Larceny-Theft714
Motor Vehicle Theft457
Arson11
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 87,155 | 388 | 445.2 | 5 | 1,407 | 1614.4 |
| 2023 | 87,412 | 319 | 364.9 | 14 | 963 | 1101.7 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
D
Safety Grade for Waukegan
Based on violent crime rate of 445.2 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.