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Is Richton Park, Illinois Safe?

Population 12,483 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Richton Park has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 267.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,889 per 100K.

Richton Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRichton ParkIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate357.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2313.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate264.0--268.2
Theft Rate1889.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate578.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

267.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

357/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2314/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Richton Park

Violent crime in Richton Park is close to the national average. The rate of 357.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2313.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,889 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Richton Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault264
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary349
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,889
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft578
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Richton Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Richton Park
357.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Richton Park
2313.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Richton Park Safety

Is Richton Park safe?
Not especially. Richton Park earns a D with a crime rate of 267.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Richton Park?
267.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 357.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2313.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Richton Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Richton Park's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,889 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Richton Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Richton Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Richton Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Richton Park?
No. Crime in Richton Park has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Richton Park compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Richton Park ranks behind about 78% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Richton Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Richton Park?
Bad. A D grade and 267.1 per-thousand rate put Richton Park below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 357 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Richton Park?
357.1 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (264), robbery (65), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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