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Is Hoffman Estates, Illinois Safe?

Population 50,858 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hoffman Estates earns a D+ safety grade with 243.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 76% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,478 per 100K.

Hoffman Estates Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHoffman EstatesIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate277.2323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2157.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate186.0--268.2
Theft Rate1478.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate282.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

277/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2158/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hoffman Estates

Violent crime in Hoffman Estates is below the national average. The rate of 277.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2157.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,478 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hoffman Estates Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault186
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary322
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,478
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft282
089% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hoffman Estates Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hoffman Estates
277.2
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hoffman Estates
2157.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hoffman Estates Safety

Is Hoffman Estates safe?
Not especially. Hoffman Estates earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hoffman Estates?
243.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 277.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2157.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hoffman Estates safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hoffman Estates's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,478 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hoffman Estates?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hoffman Estates generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hoffman Estates police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hoffman Estates?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hoffman Estates's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Hoffman Estates compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Hoffman Estates ranks behind about 81% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Hoffman Estates to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Hoffman Estates?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.5 per-thousand rate put Hoffman Estates below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 277 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hoffman Estates?
277.2 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (186), robbery (46), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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