Winnetka, IL crime snapshot: safety grade A+, violent crime rate – per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 1.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Very Safe
per 1000 residents
Winnetka, IL demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
With property crimes being more prevalent (66.7% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 15 incidents suggests Winnetka maintains good community safety standards.
Winnetka demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1782530, a total of 15 crimes were recorded. These crimes fall into two main categories: assault and property crime. Assault accounts for 5 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is more prevalent, with 10 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" is the most frequent subcategory, accounting for 8 incidents. "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" and "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" each account for 1 incident. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. Specifically, the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US1782530 are required to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100,000 residents. Without this information, it's impossible to determine the safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, or create a crime map. Furthermore, zip code data associated with the GEOID would be beneficial for a more granular understanding of crime distribution. Once the city and state are identified, demographic data can be used to calculate crime rates and compare them to state and national averages. This comparison would provide valuable insights into the relative safety of the area. For example, if the city's population is 10,000, the overall crime rate would be 150 per 100,000 residents. The assault rate would be 50 per 100,000, and the property crime rate would be 100 per 100,000. These rates could then be compared to statewide and nationwide averages to assess the area's safety.
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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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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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