Hamel, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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54%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

70%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

50%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Hamel_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	9	n/a (estimate)	983	2,004	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.8	5.0
Rape	1	n/a	109.2	46.9	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	90.2	60.6
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	146.3	256.1
Violent crime	1	n/a (estimate)	109	289	359
Burglary	3	n/a	327.5	290.5	229.2
Theft	5	n/a	545.9	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	290.4	258.8
Property crime	8	n/a (estimate)	873	1,715	1,760

Hamel crime map

The Hamel crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Hamel as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Hamel crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Hamel crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Hamel crime rates are 54% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Hamel are 70% lower than the national average
In Hamel you have a 1 in 102 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Hamel is safer than 80% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Hamel has decreased by 53%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Hamel

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Hamel is 1 in 917

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Hamel is 1 in 115

The chance of being a victim of crime in Hamel is 1 in 102

Year Over Year Crime In Hamel (per 100,000 people)

Hamel police department

Item	Hamel	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.6	3.3

Sex offenders in Illinois

State	Total offenders	Illinois_/100K	National_/100K
Illinois	32,213	263	266

There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Grantfork, IL	475	0	0	0
Livingston, IL	789	0	0	0
Worden, IL	875	0	94	94
Maryville, IL	7,962	60	288	348
Troy, IL	10,278	9	460	469
Edwardsville, IL	25,332	30	683	713
Highland, IL	10,122	131	604	735
Hamel, IL	808	109	873	983

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Philadelphia, TN	808	691	2,372	3,063
Bentleyville, OH	808	119	627	745
Blanchardville, WI	808	292	1,212	1,505
Wheelwright, KY	808	0	0	0
Matador, TX	808	541	2,839	3,380
Hamel, IL	808	109	873	983

Source: The Hamel, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.