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Is Harvey, Illinois Safe?

Population 19,849 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,849, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Harvey 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 1,176 per 100K.

Harvey Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHarveyIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate411.6323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1662.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate288.0--268.2
Theft Rate1176.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate252.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

412/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1662/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Harvey

Violent crime in Harvey is close to the national average. The rate of 411.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1662.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,176 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Harvey Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault288
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary309
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,176
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft252
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Harvey Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Harvey
411.6
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Harvey
1662.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Harvey Safety

Is Harvey safe?
Not especially. Harvey earns a C with a crime rate of 207.4 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 Harvey?
207.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 411.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1662.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Harvey safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Harvey 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 Harvey?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Harvey generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Harvey police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Harvey?
No. Crime in Harvey has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Harvey compare to other cities in Illinois?
Middle of the pack for Illinois. Harvey isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Illinois cities.
How safe is Harvey 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 Harvey?
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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Harvey?
411.6 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (288), robbery (60), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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