Crime & Safety in Evanston
Evanston's crime rate runs genuinely elevated relative to other Illinois communities, a real, disclosed fact this record does not let the city's affluent reputation obscure.
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Learn moreA Genuinely Elevated Citywide Rate
Evanston's overall crime rate ran approximately 28 per 1,000 residents, with the city running higher than approximately 93% of Illinois communities compared.
Real Victimization Odds
Roughly 1-in-36 odds of violent- or property-crime victimization -- a real, disclosed figure this record states directly.
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Key takeaways
- Evanston's overall crime rate runs genuinely elevated -- higher than approximately 93% of Illinois communities.
- Victimization odds run roughly 1-in-36 for violent or property crime.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement.
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