Crystal Lake, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Crystal Lake Police Department serves the city of Crystal Lake, IL in Mchenry County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 995 violent crimes and 1,575 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 132.1 per 100k residents, which is 24.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 100.3 per 100k, 38.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 DAnnual Rate132.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents995 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate100.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,575 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents110 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate78.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,411 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 132.1 | D | 995 | 106.2 | +24.4% |
| Property Crime | 100.3 | A | 1575 | 163.6 | -38.7% |
| Rape | 4.9 | D | 54 | 3.5 | +38.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.3 | A | 82 | 22.3 | -67.0% |
| Burglary | 17.1 | B | 110 | 24.0 | -28.8% |
| Larceny | 78.3 | B | 1411 | 116.4 | -32.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.9 | A | 47 | 22.2 | -77.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cary | 0 miles | A 56.0 | A 16.8 | Violent: 57.6% lower Property: 83.2% lower |
| Harvard | 0 miles | B 74.9 | A 64.2 | Violent: 43.3% lower Property: 36.0% lower |
| Hebron | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Huntley | 0 miles | A 35.3 | A 63.5 | Violent: 73.3% lower Property: 36.6% lower |
| Bull Valley | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |