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Crime rate in Crystal Lake, Illinois (IL): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Crystal Lake, IL compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Crystal Lake, IL

The 2022 crime rate in Crystal Lake, IL is 62 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 4.0 times lower than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 34.8% U.S. cities. The 2022 Crystal Lake crime rate fell by 29% compared to 2020. In the last 5 years Crystal Lake has seen decline of violent crime and decline of property crime.
See how dangerous Crystal Lake, IL is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Crystal Lake:

61.9
Lakewood:

25.0
Lake in the Hills:

43.5
Cary:

38.0
Algonquin:

66.9
Oakwood Hills:

119.0
Prairie Grove:

7.6
Huntley:

60.2
Bull Valley:

10.0
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Crystal Lake by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(2.5)
1
(2.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(5.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(2.5)
1
(2.5)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
3
(7.4)
13
(31.8)
7
(17.2)
7
(17.3)
7
(17.4)
9
(22.3)
8
(19.8)
11
(27.3)
12
(29.7)
11
(27.5)
11
(27.7)
12
(29.5)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
15
(35.5)
3
(7.4)
4
(9.8)
10
(24.5)
7
(17.3)
4
(9.9)
7
(17.3)
4
(9.9)
9
(22.4)
4
(9.9)
9
(22.5)
7
(17.6)
3
(7.4)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
20
(47.4)
47
(115.4)
49
(119.9)
45
(110.3)
33
(81.7)
41
(101.8)
43
(106.4)
32
(79.3)
31
(77.1)
22
(54.5)
24
(60.1)
18
(45.3)
23
(56.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
109
(258.3)
97
(238.1)
84
(205.5)
61
(149.6)
66
(163.4)
57
(141.5)
48
(118.7)
56
(138.7)
39
(96.9)
37
(91.7)
25
(62.6)
24
(60.4)
23
(56.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
729
(1,728)
717
(1,760)
562
(1,375)
727
(1,783)
701
(1,736)
770
(1,911)
692
(1,712)
561
(1,390)
540
(1,342)
602
(1,492)
459
(1,149)
380
(956.6)
201
(494.8)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
28
(66.4)
13
(31.9)
5
(12.2)
16
(39.2)
17
(42.1)
15
(37.2)
9
(22.3)
7
(17.3)
7
(17.4)
9
(22.3)
7
(17.5)
14
(35.2)
5
(12.3)
Arson
(per 100,000)
2
(4.7)
9
(22.1)
8
(19.6)
7
(17.2)
6
(14.9)
4
(9.9)
0
(0.0)
3
(7.4)
1
(2.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(2.5)
2
(4.9)
City-Data.com crime index112.6125.7127.6128.1119.7126.5122.8101.4115.8105.697.686.861.9

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 40 registered sex offenders living in Crystal Lake, Illinois as of May 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Crystal Lake is 1,008 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


When are crimes committed in Crystal Lake, IL?

Violent crime rate in 2022
Crystal Lake:

61.5
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Crystal Lake:

64.2
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Crystal Lake:

73.9
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Crystal Lake:

62.0
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Crystal Lake:

87.0
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Crystal Lake:

64.4
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Crystal Lake:

84.1
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Crystal Lake:

73.2
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Crystal Lake:

66.9
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Crystal Lake:

84.6
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Crystal Lake:

101.6
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Crystal Lake:

73.6
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Crystal Lake:

41.5
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Crystal Lake:

61.8
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Crystal Lake:

65.7
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Crystal Lake:

52.3
U.S. Average:

232.6

Property crime rate in 2022
Crystal Lake:

37.9
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2020
Crystal Lake:

65.2
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Crystal Lake:

72.6
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Crystal Lake:

96.3
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Crystal Lake:

89.1
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Crystal Lake:

99.8
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Crystal Lake:

112.7
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Crystal Lake:

129.4
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Crystal Lake:

125.8
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Crystal Lake:

124.9
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Crystal Lake:

111.7
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Crystal Lake:

140.4
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Crystal Lake:

148.0
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Crystal Lake:

163.1
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Crystal Lake:

180.8
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Crystal Lake:

180.4
U.S. Average:

317.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 71 (62 officers - 55 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.57
Illinois average:

2.84

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 76 (67 officers - 62 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.69
Illinois average:

3.04

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 68 (59 officers - 55 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.48
Illinois average:

3.06

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 73 (64 officers - 60 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.59
Illinois average:

3.21

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 70 (62 officers - 58 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.54
Illinois average:

3.15

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 69 (60 officers - 56 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.49
Illinois average:

3.16

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 74 (63 officers - 58 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.56
Illinois average:

2.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 72 (61 officers - 56 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.50
Illinois average:

2.76

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 79 (66 officers - 60 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.62
Illinois average:

2.78

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 78 (65 officers - 59 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.60
Illinois average:

2.78

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 78 (65 officers - 59 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.54
Illinois average:

2.86

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 75 (62 officers - 56 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.47
Illinois average:

2.91

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 72 (60 officers - 54 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.43
Illinois average:

2.92

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 72 (60 officers - 56 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.46
Illinois average:

2.92

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 71 (61 officers - 56 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.50
Illinois average:

2.87

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 79 (61 officers - 57 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.52
Illinois average:

2.88

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 84 (63 officers - 59 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.58
Illinois average:

2.90

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Crystal Lake, IL
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 60014.