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Is Hinsdale, Illinois Safe?

Population 17,573 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hinsdale is a smaller community of 17,573 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,522 per 100K.

Hinsdale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHinsdaleIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate365.7323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2086.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate278.0--268.2
Theft Rate1522.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate426.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

366/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2087/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hinsdale

Violent crime in Hinsdale is close to the national average. The rate of 365.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2086.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,522 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hinsdale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault278
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery86
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary383
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,522
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft426
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hinsdale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hinsdale
365.7
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hinsdale
2086.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hinsdale Safety

Is Hinsdale safe?
Not especially. Hinsdale earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.2 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 Hinsdale?
245.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 365.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2086.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hinsdale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hinsdale's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,522 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hinsdale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hinsdale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hinsdale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hinsdale?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hinsdale's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Hinsdale compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Hinsdale ranks behind about 86% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.2 per-thousand rate put Hinsdale below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 366 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hinsdale?
365.7 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (278), robbery (86), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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