Evanston, IL is a small city located in the northern part of Illinois, near Chicago. According to recent statistics, the amount of violent crime in Evanston is significantly lower than the national average at 15 compared to 22.7. Similarly, property crime in Evanston is also lower than the US average at 35.8 compared to 35.4. This means that overall, Evanston is a relatively safe place to live and work. Residents should still exercise caution and take necessary safety precautions when out and about, however they can remain confident that they are living in an area with relatively low crime levels compared to other cities across the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Evanston violent crime is 15.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Evanston property crime is 35.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.