Hometown, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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18%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

39%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

14%

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}	Hometown_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	71	n/a (estimate)	1,742	2,004	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.8	5.0
Rape	3	n/a	73.6	46.9	37.5
Robbery	1	n/a	24.5	90.2	60.6
Assault	5	n/a	122.7	146.3	256.1
Violent crime	9	n/a (estimate)	221	289	359
Burglary	6	n/a	147.2	290.5	229.2
Theft	51	n/a	1,251.2	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	5	n/a	122.7	290.4	258.8
Property crime	62	n/a (estimate)	1,521	1,715	1,760

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Hometown crime map

The Hometown crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Hometown 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 Hometown crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Hometown 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

Hometown crime rates are 18% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Hometown are 39% lower than the national average
In Hometown you have a 1 in 58 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Hometown is safer than 47% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Hometown has increased by 66%

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Daily Crime In Hometown (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Hometown, Illinois is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Hometown are 1.15 times less than the Illinois average and 1.22 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Hometown are 1.31 times less than than Illinois and 1.63 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Hometown are 1.13 times less than than Illinois and 1.16 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Hometown (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Hometown in comparison to other Illinois communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Hometown safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Hometown being safer than 32% of cities in Illinois and 47% 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 Hometown. In conclusion, Hometown ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Hometown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Hometown is 1 in 453

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Hometown is 1 in 66

The chance of being a victim of crime in Hometown is 1 in 58

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Hometown? In Hometown, you have a 1 in 453 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 66. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Hometown, IL is 1 in 58.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Hometown, IL is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Hometown has increased by 128%, while the property crime rate in Hometown has increased by 60% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Hometown has increased by 66% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Hometown police department

Item	Hometown	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	5	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.1	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 5 Hometown police officers. This results in 1.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 56.8% less than the Illinois average and 64.8% 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}
Stone Park, IL	4,842	92	138	230
Western Springs, IL	13,247	8	273	280
Homer Glen, IL	24,521	16	277	293
Indian Head Park, IL	3,744	0	312	312
Willow Springs, IL	5,610	0	390	390
Clarendon Hills, IL	8,834	0	434	434
Palos Hills, IL	17,172	68	411	479
Hometown, IL	4,216	221	1,521	1,742

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Bellingham, MA	4,216	215	1,044	1,260
Pittsfield, IL	4,215	198	1,089	1,287
Sebring, OH	4,213	97	1,650	1,747
Huber Ridge, OH	4,213	177	932	1,109
Williamston, SC	4,219	678	2,105	2,784
Hometown, IL	4,216	221	1,521	1,742

Source: The Hometown, 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.