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Is Hickory Hills, Illinois Safe?

Population 14,101 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hickory Hills is a smaller community of 14,101 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 199.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,307 per 100K.

Hickory Hills Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHickory HillsIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate381.3323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1613.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate288.0--268.2
Theft Rate1307.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate220.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

199.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

381/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1613/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hickory Hills

Violent crime in Hickory Hills is close to the national average. The rate of 381.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1613.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,307 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hickory Hills Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault288
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary216
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,307
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft220
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hickory Hills Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hickory Hills
381.3
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hickory Hills
1613.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hickory Hills Safety

Is Hickory Hills safe?
It depends on where in Hickory Hills you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Hickory Hills?
199.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 381.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1613.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hickory Hills safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hickory Hills generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hickory Hills police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hickory Hills?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hickory Hills's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Hickory Hills compare to other cities in Illinois?
Middle of the pack for Illinois. Hickory Hills isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 48th percentile among Illinois cities.
How safe is Hickory Hills to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Hickory Hills?
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 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Hickory Hills?
381.3 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (288), robbery (80), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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