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Evanston Police Department reports 27,207 service calls; Type A offenses down about 15%

Evanston City Council · October 28, 2025
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Summary

Chief Stewart presented the annual State of the EPD Oct. 27, reporting 27,207 calls for service for the period 10/01/2024–09/30/2025, roughly a 9% increase in calls and an approximate 15% decline in Type A offenses (property crimes down about 18%). She outlined recruitment successes, technology upgrades and plans for 2026.

Chief Adria Stewart delivered the Evanston Police Department’s annual report to the City Council on Oct. 27, outlining service volumes, staffing, technology changes and goals for 2026.

"Excluding officer's self initiated activities, there were 27,207 calls to the Evanston Police Department between 10/01/2024 and 09/30/2025," Chief Stewart said in her presentation, noting calls for service rose about 9% compared with the prior year.

Stewart told council members the department’s national incident‑based reporting (NIBRS) data window used for crime comparisons covered Oct. 1, 2024, through…

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