Westchester, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Westchester Police Department serves the city of Westchester, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 57 violent crimes and 370 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.3 per 100k residents, which is 70.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 68.8 per 100k, 57.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AAnnual Rate31.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate68.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents370 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate37.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents252 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 31.3 | A | 57 | 106.2 | -70.5% |
| Property Crime | 68.8 | A | 370 | 163.6 | -57.9% |
| Robbery | 6.3 | C | 15 | 5.8 | +7.6% |
| Burglary | 18.8 | B | 95 | 24.0 | -21.9% |
| Larceny | 37.5 | A | 252 | 116.4 | -67.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.5 | A | 22 | 22.2 | -43.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellwood | 0 miles | D 163.2 | B 123.8 | Violent: 421.8% higher Property: 79.9% higher |
| Broadview | 0 miles | A 13.2 | C 158.2 | Violent: 57.9% lower Property: 129.9% higher |
| Sauk Village | 0 miles | B 84.9 | A 74.3 | Violent: 171.5% higher Property: 7.9% higher |
| Willow Springs | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Wilmette | 0 miles | A 22.3 | A 78.2 | Violent: 28.6% lower Property: 13.6% higher |