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Is Fairview Heights, Illinois Safe?

Population 16,175 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fairview Heights is a smaller community of 16,175 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 234.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,301 per 100K.

Fairview Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFairview HeightsIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate369.2323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1972.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate241.0--268.2
Theft Rate1301.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate185.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

369/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1972/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fairview Heights

Violent crime in Fairview Heights is close to the national average. The rate of 369.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1972.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,301 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fairview Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault241
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary255
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,301
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft185
058% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fairview Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairview Heights
369.2
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairview Heights
1972.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fairview Heights Safety

Is Fairview Heights safe?
Not especially. Fairview Heights earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.1 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 Fairview Heights?
234.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 369.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1972.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fairview Heights safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fairview Heights's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,301 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fairview Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fairview Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fairview Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fairview Heights?
No. Crime in Fairview Heights has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Fairview Heights compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Fairview Heights ranks behind about 69% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Fairview Heights to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Fairview Heights?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.1 per-thousand rate put Fairview Heights below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 369 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fairview Heights?
369.2 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (241), robbery (73), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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