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Is Palos Hills, Illinois Safe?

Population 18,028 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,028, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Palos Hills earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,426 per 100K.

Palos Hills Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPalos HillsIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate294.9323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1867.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate221.0--268.2
Theft Rate1426.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate391.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

295/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1867/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Palos Hills

Violent crime in Palos Hills is below the national average. The rate of 294.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1867.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,426 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Palos Hills Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault221
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary217
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,426
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft391
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Palos Hills Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palos Hills
294.9
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palos Hills
1867.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Palos Hills Safety

Is Palos Hills safe?
Not especially. Palos Hills earns a C with a crime rate of 216.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Palos Hills?
216.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 294.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1867.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Palos Hills safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Palos Hills's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,426 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Palos Hills?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Palos Hills generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Palos Hills police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Palos Hills?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Palos Hills's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Palos Hills compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Palos Hills ranks behind about 63% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Palos Hills 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 Palos Hills?
Bad. A C grade and 216.2 per-thousand rate put Palos Hills below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 295 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Palos Hills?
294.9 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (221), robbery (54), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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