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Is Crest Hill, Illinois Safe?

Population 20,695 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crest Hill has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 274.6 per 1,000 residents. Theft is the most common offense at 2,117 per 100K, which is well above the national average.

Crest Hill Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCrest HillIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate393.6323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2352.12036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate261.0--268.2
Theft Rate2117.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate411.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

274.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

394/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2352/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Crest Hill

Violent crime in Crest Hill is close to the national average. The rate of 393.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2352.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,117 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Crest Hill Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault261
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary405
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,117
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft411
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Crest Hill Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Crest Hill
393.6
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Crest Hill
2352.1
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Crest Hill Safety

Is Crest Hill safe?
Not especially. Crest Hill earns a D- with a crime rate of 274.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Crest Hill?
274.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 393.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2352.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Crest Hill safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Crest Hill's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,117 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Crest Hill?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Crest Hill generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Crest Hill police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Crest Hill?
Crime rates have held steady in Crest Hill, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Crest Hill compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Crest Hill ranks behind about 80% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Crest Hill to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Crest Hill?
Bad. A D- grade and 274.6 per-thousand rate put Crest Hill below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 394 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Crest Hill?
393.6 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (261), robbery (43), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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