Vernon Hills, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Vernon Hills Police Department serves the city of Vernon Hills, IL in Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 467 violent crimes and 1,436 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 71.1 per 100k residents, which is 33.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 142.2 per 100k, 13.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. 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 Rate71.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents467 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate142.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,436 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate123.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,289 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 71.1 | B | 467 | 106.2 | -33.1% |
| Property Crime | 142.2 | B | 1436 | 163.6 | -13.1% |
| Robbery | 3.7 | A | 21 | 5.8 | -35.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.0 | B | 48 | 22.3 | -32.7% |
| Burglary | 18.7 | B | 99 | 24.0 | -22.1% |
| Larceny | 123.5 | C | 1289 | 116.4 | +6.1% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mundelein | 3 miles | A 25.3 | A 31.6 | Violent: 64.5% lower Property: 77.8% lower |
| Libertyville | 3 miles | A 24.6 | A 73.8 | Violent: 65.4% lower Property: 48.1% lower |
| Hawthorn Woods | 5 miles | A 10.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 85.1% lower Property: N/A |
| Lake Forest | 5 miles | A 26.0 | A 41.7 | Violent: 63.4% lower Property: 70.7% lower |
| Bannockburn | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 297.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 108.9% higher |