Skokie, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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11%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

44%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

21%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Skokie_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,675	n/a (estimate)	2,570	1,970	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	1.5	7.8	6.3
Rape	23	n/a	35.3	48.1	40.0
Robbery	32	n/a	49.1	84.7	66.1
Assault	79	n/a	121.2	146.7	268.2
Violent crime	135	n/a (estimate)	207	287	370
Burglary	220	n/a	337.5	208.5	269.8
Theft	1,221	n/a	1,873.1	1,192.7	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	99	n/a	151.9	281.6	282.7
Property crime	1,540	n/a (estimate)	2,363	1,683	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Skokie, IL

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Skokie is 10.6% higher than the national average. These crimes fall into two primary categories: violent and property. Violent crimes encompass murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes involve theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In Skokie, there were 135 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 207 per 100,000 individuals, 44% lower than the national average. Additionally, there were 1540 property crimes, amounting to 2363 per 100,000 residents, 20.9% higher than the U.S. average.

In terms of the total Skokie crime rate per 100,000 people, it falls within the midrange when compared to other cities across the United States. Our analysis of total crimes, encompassing both violent and property offenses in Skokie, revealed that the reported crime rates closely align with the nationwide average reported by other areas.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Skokie?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Skokie. Based on the results of the surveys (48 responses), 54% of people felt that there was very little crime in Skokie and felt safe walking alone at night. While 46% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Skokie a Safe Place to Live?

To get a feel for the safety of living in Skokie, it's essential to analyze both the overall crime rate and the daily incident count. Skokie presents a total crime rate that is 11% higher than the national average per 100,000 residents. Consequently, Skokie experiences an average of 4.59 daily crimes, comprising 0.37 violent incidents and 4.22 property-related offenses. This evaluation offers a comprehensive understanding of the safety landscape, aiding individuals in making informed decisions when considering relocation.

Has Crime in Skokie Increased Since Last Year?

Examining year-over-year crime data provides insights into short-term trends with regards to the crime activity in Skokie. This analysis involves comparing crime rates from one year to the next, enabling the identification of patterns and fluctuations in crime. Such information proves invaluable to residents seeking to make well-informed decisions about their choice of residence. In the most recent year, compared to the previous one, total crime in Skokie has increased by 19.2%. Specifically, violent crime has increased by 9.8%, while property crime has increased by 20.1%. This data empowers individuals with a clearer understanding of the evolving safety landscape in Skokie.

Potential Causes for Crime in Skokie

If employment opportunities are limited or if many jobs offer low wages, it can lead to higher rates of unemployment and underemployment, which could lead to an increase in Skokie crime rates. Areas where individuals struggle with unemployment or low wages, may be more susceptible to an increase in criminal activities as a result of financial insecurity. While lower rates of unemployment or a surplus of job opportunities could lead to a decrease in crime as their basic needs are being met. Skokie has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, compared to a national average of 4.7%.

In Skokie, 87.3% of residents have successfully graduated from high school, whereas the national average stands at 83%. The educational makeup of any city can exert a significant influence on crime rates. Typically, higher levels of educational attainment are associated with reduced crime rates, as they furnish individuals with improved employment prospects and viable alternatives to engaging in criminal activities. Conversely, communities characterized by lower educational achievement often grapple with higher crime rates, as limited opportunities may drive individuals towards criminal behavior.

Escalating cost of living expenses, encompassing exorbitant housing costs, grocery and healthcare expenditures, can induce financial strain on individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. Such economic stress may propel individuals towards criminal activities, including theft or burglary, as a means of addressing their financial hardships. Conversely, cities characterized by a lower cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, potentially resulting in a reduced crime rate. In Skokie, the cost of living is 18.87% higher than the national average, reflecting a more affordable economic environment that could contribute to a decrease in crime levels.

Skokie crime map

The Skokie crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Skokie as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Skokie crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Skokie crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Skokie crime rates are 11% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Skokie are 44% lower than the national average
In Skokie you have a 1 in 39 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Skokie is safer than 41% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Skokie has increased by 14%

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Daily Crime In Skokie (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Skokie, per 100,000 residents. In Skokie, the total number of daily crimes is 1.30 times more than the Illinois average and 1.11 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Skokie are 1.39 times less than the Illinois average and 1.79 times less than the national average. For property crime, Skokie has a daily crime rate that is 1.40 times more than the Illinois average and 1.21 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Skokie (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Skokie in comparison to other Illinois communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Skokie safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Skokie being safer than 22% of cities in Illinois and 41% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Illinois cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Skokie. In conclusion, Skokie ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Skokie

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Skokie is 1 in 483

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Skokie is 1 in 43

The chance of being a victim of crime in Skokie is 1 in 39

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Skokie? If you reside in Skokie, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 483. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 43 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Skokie, is 1 in 39.

Year Over Year Crime In Skokie (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Skokie is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Skokie has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 5% in Skokie, while property crimes in Skokie have increased by 15%. Total crime has increased by 14% year over year.

Skokie police department

Item	Skokie	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	142	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.2	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 142 Skokie police officers. This results in 2.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 17.6% less than the Illinois average and 32.9% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Illinois

State	Total offenders	Illinois_/100K	National_/100K
Illinois	32,213	263	266

There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Golf, IL	521	0	0	0
Stone Park, IL	4,842	91	91	182
Kenilworth, IL	2,356	0	333	333
Oakbrook Terrace, IL	2,909	62	365	427
Riverwoods, IL	3,536	27	454	481
Buffalo Grove, IL	40,804	38	612	650
Lake Forest, IL	19,497	16	672	687
Skokie, IL	63,300	207	2,363	2,570

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
West Hartford, CT	63,023	59	2,661	2,720
Brentwood, CA	63,013	307	2,071	2,377
Pflugerville, TX	63,610	171	1,591	1,762
Encinitas, CA	62,967	182	1,496	1,678
The Hammocks, FL	63,687	256	1,547	1,803
Skokie, IL	63,300	207	2,363	2,570

Source: The Skokie, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.