Island Lake, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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72%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

83%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

70%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Island Lake_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	47	n/a (estimate)	589	2,004	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.8	5.0
Rape	4	n/a	50.1	46.9	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	90.2	60.6
Assault	1	n/a	12.5	146.3	256.1
Violent crime	5	n/a (estimate)	63	289	359
Burglary	5	n/a	62.7	290.5	229.2
Theft	33	n/a	413.6	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	50.1	290.4	258.8
Property crime	42	n/a (estimate)	526	1,715	1,760

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Island Lake crime map

The Island Lake crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Island Lake 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 Island Lake crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Island Lake 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

Island Lake crime rates are 72% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Island Lake are 83% lower than the national average
In Island Lake you have a 1 in 170 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Island Lake is safer than 43% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Island Lake has increased by 41%

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Daily Crime In Island Lake (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Island Lake on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Illinois and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Island Lake (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Illinois, are 3.40 times less than the state average and 3.60 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Island Lake on a daily basis are 4.61 times less than than Illinois average and 5.73 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Island Lake are 3.26 times less than the daily state average and 3.34 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Island Lake (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Island Lake in comparison to other Illinois communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Island Lake safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Island Lake being safer than 29% of cities in Illinois and 43% 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 Island Lake. In conclusion, Island Lake ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Island Lake

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Island Lake is 1 in 1596

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Island Lake is 1 in 190

The chance of being a victim of crime in Island Lake is 1 in 170

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Island Lake? In Island Lake, you have a 1 in 1596 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 190. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Island Lake, IL is 1 in 170.

Year Over Year Crime In Island Lake (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Island Lake is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Island Lake has increased by 152% and the rate of property crime in Island Lake has increased by 34%. The total crime rate in Island Lake has increased by 41% year to year.

Island Lake police department

Item	Island Lake	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	21	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.6	3.3

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}
Bull Valley, IL	1,401	0	0	0
Tower Lakes, IL	1,293	0	0	0
Hebron, IL	1,730	72	0	72
Hawthorn Woods, IL	8,313	0	137	137
Pingree Grove, IL	8,768	9	158	167
Round Lake Park, IL	7,744	90	90	181
Lindenhurst, IL	14,317	35	154	188
Island Lake, IL	8,112	63	526	589

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
North Bay Village, FL	8,108	94	498	592
Irondale, GA	8,107	381	1,959	2,340
Oak Island, NC	8,118	132	691	822
Eden Isle, LA	8,103	182	806	988
Croton-on-Hudson, NY	8,121	133	604	737
Island Lake, IL	8,112	63	526	589

Source: The Island Lake, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.