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Is Homer Glen, Illinois Safe?

Population 24,873 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Homer Glen is a smaller community of 24,873 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 202.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,407 per 100K.

Homer Glen Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHomer GlenIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate294.4323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1727.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate215.0--268.2
Theft Rate1407.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate209.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

202.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

294/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1728/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Homer Glen

Violent crime in Homer Glen is below the national average. The rate of 294.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1727.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,407 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Homer Glen Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault215
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary212
079% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,407
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft209
066% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Homer Glen Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Homer Glen
294.4
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Homer Glen
1727.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Homer Glen Safety

Is Homer Glen safe?
It depends on where in Homer Glen 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 Homer Glen?
202.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 294.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1727.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Homer Glen safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Homer Glen 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 Homer Glen?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Homer Glen generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Homer Glen police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Homer Glen?
No. Crime in Homer Glen has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Homer Glen compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Homer Glen ranks behind about 69% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Homer Glen to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Homer Glen?
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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Homer Glen?
294.4 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (215), robbery (66), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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