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Is Homewood, Illinois Safe?

Population 18,773 · Safer than 46% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Homewood is a smaller community of 18,773 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 190 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,294 per 100K.

Homewood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHomewoodIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate226.7323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1673.02036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate188.0--268.2
Theft Rate1294.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate207.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

190 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

227/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1673/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Homewood

Violent crime in Homewood is below the national average. The rate of 226.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1673.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,294 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Homewood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault188
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary204
076% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,294
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft207
065% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Homewood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Homewood
226.7
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Homewood
1673.0
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Homewood Safety

Is Homewood safe?
It depends on where in Homewood 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 Homewood?
190 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 226.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1673.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Homewood safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Homewood 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 Homewood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Homewood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Homewood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Homewood?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Homewood's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Homewood compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Homewood ranks behind about 60% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Homewood 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 Homewood?
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 46th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Homewood?
226.7 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (188), robbery (51), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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