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Is Huntley, Illinois Safe?

Population 29,132 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Huntley faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,746 per 100K.

Huntley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHuntleyIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate278.3323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2281.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate210.0--268.2
Theft Rate1746.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate431.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

278/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2282/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Huntley

Violent crime in Huntley is below the national average. The rate of 278.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2281.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,746 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Huntley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault210
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary374
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,746
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft431
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Huntley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Huntley
278.3
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Huntley
2281.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Huntley Safety

Is Huntley safe?
Not especially. Huntley earns a D with a crime rate of 256 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Huntley?
256 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 278.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2281.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Huntley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Huntley's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,746 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Huntley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Huntley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Huntley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Huntley?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Huntley's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Huntley compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Huntley ranks behind about 84% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Huntley 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 Huntley?
Bad. A D grade and 256 per-thousand rate put Huntley below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 278 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Huntley?
278.3 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (210), robbery (65), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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