Hillside, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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Total crime NAT. AVG.

37%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Hillside_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	172	n/a (estimate)	2,186	2,030	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	5.7
Rape	2	n/a	25.4	42.5	38.0
Robbery	8	n/a	101.7	110.2	66.5
Assault	8	n/a	101.7	150.8	264.1
Violent crime	18	n/a (estimate)	229	310	364
Burglary	19	n/a	241.4	231.8	250.7
Theft	115	n/a	1,461.3	1,143.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	20	n/a	254.1	344.7	318.7
Property crime	154	n/a (estimate)	1,957	1,720	1,917

Hillside crime map

The Hillside crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Hillside as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Hillside crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Hillside crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Hillside crime rates are 4% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Hillside are 37% lower than the national average
In Hillside you have a 1 in 46 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Hillside is safer than 37% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Hillside has increased by 6%

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Daily Crime In Hillside (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Hillside on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Illinois and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Hillside (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Illinois, are 1.08 times more than the state average and 1.04 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Hillside on a daily basis are 1.36 times less than than Illinois average and 1.59 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Hillside are 1.14 times more than the daily state average and 1.02 times more than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Hillside (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Hillside, Illinois compared to other areas of Illinois, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Hillside safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Hillside is safer than 22% of Illinois cities, and 37% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Illinois, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Hillside. At this time, Hillside sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Hillside

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Hillside is 1 in 438

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Hillside is 1 in 52

The chance of being a victim of crime in Hillside is 1 in 46

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Hillside? In Hillside, IL you have a 1 in 438 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 52 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 46 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Hillside.

Year Over Year Crime In Hillside (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Hillside, IL is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Hillside has decreased by 24%, while the property crime rate in Hillside has increased by 11% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Hillside has increased by 6% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Hillside police department

Item	Hillside	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	31	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.8	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 31 Hillside police officers. This results in 3.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 42.8% greater than the Illinois average and 16.3% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Illinois

State	Total offenders	Illinois_/100K	National_/100K
Illinois	32,213	263	266

There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Golf, IL	521	0	0	0
Brookfield, IL	18,520	32	22	54
Stone Park, IL	4,842	69	161	229
Indian Head Park, IL	3,744	0	258	258
Western Springs, IL	13,247	8	266	273
Winfield, IL	9,683	39	305	344
Hinsdale, IL	17,366	12	355	367
Hillside, IL	7,937	229	1,957	2,186

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Abingdon, VA	7,936	240	1,707	1,947
Newton, NJ	7,935	176	622	798
Shorewood, MN	7,939	92	597	689
Gilberts, IL	7,941	34	183	217
Woodland Park, CO	7,943	125	903	1,029
Hillside, IL	7,937	229	1,957	2,186

Source: The Hillside, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.