Arlington Heights, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Arlington Heights Police Department serves the city of Arlington Heights, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,135 violent crimes and 3,193 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.6 per 100k residents, which is 54.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 58.0 per 100k, 64.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade ARape
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.6 | A | 1135 | 106.2 | -54.3% |
| Property Crime | 58.0 | A | 3193 | 163.6 | -64.5% |
| Rape | 5.4 | D | 64 | 3.5 | +52.7% |
| Burglary | 5.4 | A | 361 | 24.0 | -77.5% |
| Larceny | 49.9 | A | 2644 | 116.4 | -57.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.7 | A | 158 | 22.2 | -87.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows | 2 miles | B 85.8 | B 133.1 | Violent: 76.7% higher Property: 129.3% higher |
| Prospect Heights | 2 miles | A 59.1 | A 39.4 | Violent: 21.5% higher Property: 32.1% lower |
| Mount Prospect | 3 miles | B 70.5 | A 79.7 | Violent: 45.0% higher Property: 37.4% higher |
| Buffalo Grove | 5 miles | A 9.4 | A 30.7 | Violent: 80.6% lower Property: 47.0% lower |
| Wheeling | 5 miles | C 96.5 | A 88.4 | Violent: 98.5% higher Property: 52.4% higher |