Hazel Crest, IL Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 73%

Violent crime 15%

Property crime 84%

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2020 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2021; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Hazel Crest_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	553	n/a (estimate)	4,050	1,985	2,346
Murder	1	n/a	7.3	9.1	6.5
Rape	10	n/a	73.2	40.4	38.4
Robbery	18	n/a	131.8	97.4	73.9
Assault	32	n/a	234.4	278.9	279.7
Violent crime	61	n/a (estimate)	447	426	388
Burglary	64	n/a	468.7	246.4	314.2
Theft	336	n/a	2,460.8	1,143.5	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	92	n/a	673.8	169.5	246.0
Property crime	492	n/a (estimate)	3,603	1,559	1,958

Key findings

Hazel Crest crime rates are 73% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Hazel Crest are 15% higher than the national average
In Hazel Crest you have a 1 in 25 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Hazel Crest is safer than 16% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Hazel Crest has not changed

Hazel Crest crime map

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Daily Crime In Hazel Crest (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Hazel Crest on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Illinois and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Hazel Crest (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Illinois, are 2.04 times more than the state average and 1.73 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Hazel Crest on a daily basis are 1.05 times more than than Illinois average and 1.15 times more than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Hazel Crest are 2.31 times more than the daily state average and 1.84 times more than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Hazel Crest (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Hazel Crest in comparison to other Illinois communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Hazel Crest safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Hazel Crest being safer than 11% of cities in Illinois and 16% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Illinois cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Hazel Crest. In conclusion, Hazel Crest ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Hazel Crest

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Hazel Crest is 1 in 224

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Hazel Crest is 1 in 28

The chance of being a victim of crime in Hazel Crest is 1 in 25

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Hazel Crest? If you reside in Hazel Crest, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 224. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 28 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Hazel Crest, is 1 in 25.

Year Over Year Crime In Hazel Crest (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Hazel Crest is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Hazel Crest has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have not changed in Hazel Crest, while property crimes in Hazel Crest have not changed. Total crime has not changed year over year.

Hazel Crest police department

Item	Hazel Crest	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	33	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.3	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 33 Hazel Crest police officers. This results in 2.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 12% less than the Illinois average and 28.4% less than the National average.

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}
St. John, IN	15,777	5	203	208
Palos Park, IL	4,934	21	298	319
Willow Springs, IL	5,677	36	307	343
Orland Hills, IL	7,241	14	354	368
Hometown, IL	4,343	70	352	422
Justice, IL	12,957	32	465	497
Dyer, IN	16,133	19	503	522
Hazel Crest, IL	13,924	447	3,603	4,050

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Collingswood, NJ	13,925	188	2,416	2,604
Kings Park West, VA	13,925	80	555	634
New Cassel, NY	13,922	381	1,476	1,857
Buford, GA	13,927	393	1,972	2,365
Morris, IL	13,930	170	1,064	1,234
Hazel Crest, IL	13,924	447	3,603	4,050

Source: The Hazel Crest, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2020. 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.