Before 2023, it had been almost half a century since Evanston went a full calendar year without a homicide. “We’re able to track potential conflicts that may come in, that may escalate violence and increase the likelihood of a homicide,” Glew told the RoundTable in a phone interview. In this year’s period, Evanston reported 20.5% fewer “crimes against persons” (e.g. Crimes against persons and society are considered Type A offenses. Glew said vehicle thefts, including theft of items left in cars and of catalytic converters, are some of the most common crimes reported in Evanston.