Wilmette, IL Crime


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Wilmette, IL is a safe and secure community with regards to crime. The violent crime rate in Wilmette is 6.3, which is much lower than the US average of 22.7. Furthermore, the property crime rate in Wilmette stands at 21.2 which again is much lower than the US average of 35.4. This can be attributed to various law enforcement initiatives as well as a proactive community that looks out for each other and works together to keep crime rates low. As such, Wilmette can be considered an ideal place to live if safety is a primary concern for residents or visitors.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Wilmette violent crime is 6.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Wilmette property crime is 21.2. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Wilmette, IL Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
200336.303.610.921.81645.43161293.136.3
200533.23.77.418.43.71475.8147.6129533.2
201133.10014.718.41523.8298.11210.914.7
201240.403.718.418.41543363.71175.63.7
201436.5010.97.318.21283.4207.81057.418.2
201525.407.33.614.51351.2232.51082.436.3
201640010.910.918.21121.1185.6895.440
201714.707.307.31281.1157.81071.951.4
201847.300047.3942.9222.1677.243.7
20193307.33.722806.2117.3663.325.7

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Kenilworth, IL0.01,484.82,56412019
Winnetka, IL8.1636.712,47722019
Evanston, IL155.32,615.977,41832019
Skokie, IL237.82,964.465,26332019
Northfield, IL36.91,125.95,48432019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Winnetka, IL8.1636.712,47722019
Morton Grove, IL83.0847.023,57542019
Lincolnwood, IL113.71,648.012,72152019
Glenview, IL105.1826.045,58852019
Niles, IL123.72,144.030,07162019

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Top notch teachers. Involved parents. Motivated students. Great public schools from elementary through high school.  More

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Over 12 years ago

It's a small city close to the lake and close to Chicago. One of the biggest advantages is its schools. Most of the elementary schools have a great school rating of 9  More

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Over 15 years ago

Wilmette is one of the close-in suburbs on Chicago's North Shore. Wilmette and next-door Evanston have their own parks, dining and recreation. And it's a short drive or  More

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