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


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

Crime rate in Vernon Hills, IL

The 2022 crime rate in Vernon Hills, IL is 95 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 2.6 times smaller than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 48.1% U.S. cities. The 2022 Vernon Hills crime rate rose by 29% compared to 2020. In the last 5 years Vernon Hills has seen rise of violent crime and increasing property crime.
See how dangerous Vernon Hills, IL is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Vernon Hills:

94.8
Mundelein:

60.5
Lincolnshire:

58.6
Libertyville:

19.9
Hawthorn Woods:

15.5
Buffalo Grove:

56.2
Kildeer:

48.1
Riverwoods:

46.2
Lake Forest:

40.6
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Vernon Hills by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(4.0)
1
(4.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
4
(15.9)
7
(27.8)
2
(7.7)
1
(3.9)
2
(7.7)
4
(15.1)
3
(11.3)
4
(15.1)
5
(18.6)
5
(18.7)
7
(26.2)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
6
(24.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(11.9)
1
(4.0)
2
(7.7)
4
(15.5)
8
(30.6)
7
(26.3)
4
(15.1)
7
(26.5)
7
(26.1)
4
(15.0)
6
(22.5)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
12
(48.1)
5
(19.9)
9
(35.7)
10
(39.6)
10
(38.7)
4
(15.5)
6
(23.0)
8
(30.1)
3
(11.3)
4
(15.1)
6
(22.3)
12
(45.0)
15
(56.1)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
59
(236.3)
53
(211.0)
51
(202.5)
36
(142.7)
25
(96.7)
41
(159.2)
67
(256.4)
20
(75.3)
20
(75.3)
20
(75.7)
13
(48.4)
21
(78.7)
27
(101.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
631
(2,528)
617
(2,457)
535
(2,124)
532
(2,109)
459
(1,775)
466
(1,809)
456
(1,745)
355
(1,336)
438
(1,650)
271
(1,025)
413
(1,538)
252
(944.1)
296
(1,108)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
9
(36.1)
3
(11.9)
2
(7.9)
8
(31.7)
2
(7.7)
2
(7.8)
4
(15.3)
3
(11.3)
11
(41.4)
4
(15.1)
10
(37.2)
5
(18.7)
15
(56.1)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(4.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(3.9)
11
(42.7)
2
(7.7)
1
(3.8)
1
(3.8)
2
(7.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(3.7)
1
(3.7)
City-Data.com crime index137.4126.0131.1128.294.695.0108.985.690.470.695.173.294.8

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 9 registered sex offenders living in Vernon Hills, Illinois as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Vernon Hills is 2,879 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.



Violent crime rate in 2022
Vernon Hills:

65.5
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Vernon Hills:

48.7
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Vernon Hills:

42.8
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Vernon Hills:

35.9
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Vernon Hills:

24.5
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Vernon Hills:

43.3
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Vernon Hills:

34.4
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Vernon Hills:

19.4
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Vernon Hills:

30.9
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Vernon Hills:

49.6
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Vernon Hills:

47.6
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Vernon Hills:

17.9
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Vernon Hills:

36.1
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Vernon Hills:

12.2
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Vernon Hills:

14.9
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Vernon Hills:

28.9
U.S. Average:

232.6

Property crime rate in 2022
Vernon Hills:

84.0
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2020
Vernon Hills:

65.7
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Vernon Hills:

92.2
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Vernon Hills:

68.7
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Vernon Hills:

103.8
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Vernon Hills:

83.5
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Vernon Hills:

140.8
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Vernon Hills:

123.5
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Vernon Hills:

109.2
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Vernon Hills:

138.8
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Vernon Hills:

147.9
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Vernon Hills:

166.8
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Vernon Hills:

179.1
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Vernon Hills:

172.5
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Vernon Hills:

155.6
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Vernon Hills:

162.2
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: 64 (40 officers - 32 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.51
Illinois average:

2.84

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 65 (40 officers - 32 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.50
Illinois average:

3.04

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 66 (43 officers - 33 male; 10 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.60
Illinois average:

3.06

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 67 (43 officers - 34 male; 9 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.63
Illinois average:

3.21

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 70 (42 officers - 34 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.58
Illinois average:

3.15

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 71 (42 officers - 34 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.58
Illinois average:

3.16

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 69 (42 officers - 34 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.61
Illinois average:

2.42

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 72 (41 officers - 34 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.59
Illinois average:

2.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 63 (40 officers - 33 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.59
Illinois average:

2.76

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 63 (43 officers - 36 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.71
Illinois average:

2.78

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 64 (44 officers - 37 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.75
Illinois average:

2.78

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 67 (46 officers - 39 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.84
Illinois average:

2.86

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 73 (47 officers - 40 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.91
Illinois average:

2.91

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 69 (48 officers - 42 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.94
Illinois average:

2.92

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 70 (48 officers - 42 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.99
Illinois average:

2.92

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 69 (48 officers - 43 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.04
Illinois average:

2.87

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 69 (46 officers - 42 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.05
Illinois average:

2.88

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 70 (47 officers - 44 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.14
Illinois average:

2.90

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Vernon Hills, IL
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 60061.