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Is Hazel Crest, Illinois Safe?

Population 13,024 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hazel Crest is a smaller community of 13,024 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 200.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,526 per 100K.

Hazel Crest Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHazel CrestIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate249.9323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1752.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate173.0--268.2
Theft Rate1526.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate370.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

200.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

250/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1753/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hazel Crest

Violent crime in Hazel Crest is below the national average. The rate of 249.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1752.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,526 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hazel Crest Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault173
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery32
051% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary257
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,526
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft370
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hazel Crest Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hazel Crest
249.9
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hazel Crest
1752.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hazel Crest Safety

Is Hazel Crest safe?
It depends on where in Hazel Crest you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Hazel Crest?
200.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 249.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1752.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hazel Crest safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Hazel Crest 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 Hazel Crest?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hazel Crest generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hazel Crest police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hazel Crest?
Crime rates have held steady in Hazel Crest, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Hazel Crest compare to other cities in Illinois?
Middle of the pack for Illinois. Hazel Crest isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 51th percentile among Illinois cities.
How safe is Hazel Crest to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Hazel Crest?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 Hazel Crest?
249.9 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (173), robbery (32), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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