Rolling Meadows, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Rolling Meadows Police Department serves the city of Rolling Meadows, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 666 violent crimes and 1,519 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.8 per 100k residents, which is 19.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 133.1 per 100k, 18.7% below 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 Rate85.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents666 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate133.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,519 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents194 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate120.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,246 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.8 | B | 666 | 106.2 | -19.2% |
| Property Crime | 133.1 | B | 1519 | 163.6 | -18.7% |
| Rape | 4.3 | D | 21 | 3.5 | +21.3% |
| Robbery | 4.3 | B | 19 | 5.8 | -26.3% |
| Burglary | 8.6 | A | 194 | 24.0 | -64.3% |
| Larceny | 120.2 | C | 1246 | 116.4 | +3.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.3 | A | 70 | 22.2 | -80.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights | 2 miles | A 48.6 | A 58.0 | Violent: 43.4% lower Property: 56.4% lower |
| Inverness | 4 miles | A 13.8 | A 13.8 | Violent: 83.9% lower Property: 89.6% lower |
| Palatine | 4 miles | C 99.4 | A 83.8 | Violent: 15.7% higher Property: 37.0% lower |
| Prospect Heights | 5 miles | A 59.1 | A 39.4 | Violent: 31.2% lower Property: 70.4% lower |
| Hoffman Estates | 5 miles | B 76.2 | A 66.2 | Violent: 11.2% lower Property: 50.2% lower |