Evanston, IL crime snapshot: safety grade C+, violent crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Evanston, IL has moderate safety concerns with a B rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (61.4% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 414 incidents suggests Evanston maintains good community safety standards.
Evanston demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1724582, a total of 414 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 239 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Property crime is also significant, with a total of 143 incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most frequent (76 incidents), followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (44 incidents), Motor Vehicle Theft (11 incidents), Burglary/Breaking & Entering (9 incidents), and Stolen Property Offenses (3 incidents). Robbery accounts for 14 incidents, all categorized as Robbery. There is one reported homicide, classified as a Homicide Offense. Sex offenses are relatively low, with a total of 5 incidents, including 1 Kidnapping/Abduction and 4 Sex Offenses. The "others" category includes 12 incidents, primarily Fraud Offenses (11 incidents) and Counterfeiting/Forgery (1 incident). To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The city and state associated with GEOID 16000US1724582 are required to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100k. Without this information, it is impossible to determine the safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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