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Is Cahokia Heights, Illinois Safe?

Population 16,874 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,874, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Cahokia Heights earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,447 per 100K.

Cahokia Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCahokia HeightsIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate222.8323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2042.82036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate175.0--268.2
Theft Rate1447.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate360.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

226.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

223/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2043/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cahokia Heights

Violent crime in Cahokia Heights is below the national average. The rate of 222.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2042.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,447 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cahokia Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault175
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery28
044% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary310
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,447
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft360
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Cahokia Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cahokia Heights
222.8
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cahokia Heights
2042.8
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cahokia Heights Safety

Is Cahokia Heights safe?
Not especially. Cahokia Heights earns a C with a crime rate of 226.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cahokia Heights?
226.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 222.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2042.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cahokia Heights safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cahokia Heights's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,447 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cahokia Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cahokia Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cahokia Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cahokia Heights?
No. Crime in Cahokia Heights has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Cahokia Heights compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Cahokia Heights ranks behind about 67% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Cahokia Heights to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Cahokia Heights?
Bad. A C grade and 226.6 per-thousand rate put Cahokia Heights below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 223 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cahokia Heights?
222.8 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (175), robbery (28), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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