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Is Hanover Park, Illinois Safe?

Population 36,568 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Hanover Park runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 83% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,460 per 100K.

Hanover Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHanover ParkIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate252.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2392.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate165.0--268.2
Theft Rate1460.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate506.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

264.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

252/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2392/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hanover Park

Violent crime in Hanover Park is below the national average. The rate of 252.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2392.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,460 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hanover Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault165
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary444
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,460
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft506
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hanover Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hanover Park
252.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hanover Park
2392.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hanover Park Safety

Is Hanover Park safe?
Not especially. Hanover Park earns a D with a crime rate of 264.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hanover Park?
264.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 252.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2392.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hanover Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hanover Park's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,460 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hanover Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hanover Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hanover Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hanover Park?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hanover Park's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Hanover Park compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Hanover Park ranks behind about 87% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Hanover Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Hanover Park?
Bad. A D grade and 264.4 per-thousand rate put Hanover Park below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 252 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hanover Park?
252.1 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (165), robbery (40), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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