A
53%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
54%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
53%
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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleMounds/100k peopleIllinois/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime6n/a (estimate)9932,0042,119
Murder0n/a0.05.85.0
Rape0n/a0.046.937.5
Robbery0n/a0.090.260.6
Assault1n/a165.6146.3256.1
Violent crime1n/a (estimate)166289359
Burglary0n/a0.0290.5229.2
Theft4n/a662.31,134.41,272.1
Vehicle theft1n/a165.6290.4258.8
Property crime5n/a (estimate)8281,7151,760
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The Mounds crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Mounds 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 Mounds crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Mounds 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

      • Mounds crime rates are 53% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Mounds are 54% lower than the national average
      • In Mounds you have a 1 in 101 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Mounds is safer than 65% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Mounds has decreased by 70%

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        Daily Crime In Mounds (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Mounds

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Mounds is 1 in 604
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Mounds is 1 in 121
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Mounds is 1 in 101

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

        Mounds police department

        Item Mounds Illinois National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a30,690558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a2.63.3

        Sex offenders in Illinois

        State Total offenders Illinois /100K National /100K
        Illinois32,213263266
        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.

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        Source: The Mounds, 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.