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Is Herrin, Illinois Safe?

Population 12,268 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Herrin is a smaller community of 12,268 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 235.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,172 per 100K.

Herrin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHerrinIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate410.3323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1940.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate316.0--268.2
Theft Rate1172.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate395.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

410/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1940/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Herrin

Violent crime in Herrin is close to the national average. The rate of 410.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1940.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,172 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 316 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Herrin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault316
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary268
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,172
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft395
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Herrin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Herrin
410.3
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Herrin
1940.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Herrin Safety

Is Herrin safe?
Not especially. Herrin earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.1 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 Herrin?
235.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 410.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1940.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Herrin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Herrin's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,172 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Herrin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Herrin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Herrin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Herrin?
Crime rates have held steady in Herrin, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Herrin compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Herrin ranks behind about 66% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Herrin 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 Herrin?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.1 per-thousand rate put Herrin below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 410 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Herrin?
410.3 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (316), robbery (52), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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