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Hazel Crest, IL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Hazel Crest Police Department serves the city of Hazel Crest, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 683 violent crimes and 1,823 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 118.3 per 100k residents, which is 11.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 220.8 per 100k, 35.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate118.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents683 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate220.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,823 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate63.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents212 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate78.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,088 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate78.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents517 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime118.3C683106.2+11.4%
Property Crime220.8D1823163.6+35.0%
Aggravated Assault15.8B15422.3-29.1%
Burglary63.1F21224.0+162.6%
Larceny78.9B1088116.4-32.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft78.9F51722.2+255.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 2
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Bellwood 0 miles
D 163.2
B 123.8
Violent: 38.0% higher
Property: 43.9% lower
Broadview 0 miles
A 13.2
C 158.2
Violent: 88.9% lower
Property: 28.3% lower
Sauk Village 0 miles
B 84.9
A 74.3
Violent: 28.2% lower
Property: 66.4% lower
Willow Springs 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Wilmette 0 miles
A 22.3
A 78.2
Violent: 81.1% lower
Property: 64.6% lower