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Is Country Club Hills, Illinois Safe?

Population 16,215 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,215, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Country Club Hills earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,355 per 100K.

Country Club Hills Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCountry Club HillsIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate331.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1678.02036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate278.0--268.2
Theft Rate1355.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate317.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

200.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

331/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1678/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Country Club Hills

Violent crime in Country Club Hills is close to the national average. The rate of 331.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1678.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,355 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Country Club Hills Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault278
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary215
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,355
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft317
0100% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Country Club Hills Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Country Club Hills
331.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Country Club Hills
1678.0
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Country Club Hills Safety

Is Country Club Hills safe?
It depends on where in Country Club Hills you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Country Club Hills?
200.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 331.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1678.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Country Club Hills safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Country Club Hills has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Country Club Hills?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Country Club Hills generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Country Club Hills police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Country Club Hills?
No. Crime in Country Club Hills has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Country Club Hills compare to other cities in Illinois?
Middle of the pack for Illinois. Country Club Hills isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 49th percentile among Illinois cities.
How safe is Country Club Hills to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Country Club Hills?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Country Club Hills?
331.1 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (278), robbery (60), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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