Gurnee, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Gurnee Police Department serves the city of Gurnee, IL in Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 707 violent crimes and 3,124 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.7 per 100k residents, which is 34.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 189.2 per 100k, 15.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 BAnnual Rate69.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents707 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate189.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,124 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents190 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate165.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,730 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.7 | B | 707 | 106.2 | -34.4% |
| Property Crime | 189.2 | C | 3124 | 163.6 | +15.6% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 55 | 3.5 | -6.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.0 | A | 96 | 22.3 | -55.2% |
| Burglary | 16.6 | B | 190 | 24.0 | -31.0% |
| Larceny | 165.9 | D | 2730 | 116.4 | +42.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.6 | A | 199 | 22.2 | -70.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Chicago | 4 miles | A 42.8 | A 42.8 | Violent: 38.6% lower Property: 77.4% lower |
| Waukegan | 4 miles | B 91.5 | B 116.7 | Violent: 31.3% higher Property: 38.3% lower |
| Libertyville | 5 miles | A 24.6 | A 73.8 | Violent: 64.7% lower Property: 61.0% lower |
| Grayslake | 6 miles | A 28.8 | A 98.6 | Violent: 58.7% lower Property: 47.9% lower |
| Lake Bluff | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 108.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 42.5% lower |