Homewood, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Homewood Police Department serves the city of Homewood, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 585 violent crimes and 3,055 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 76.0 per 100k residents, which is 28.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 146.6 per 100k, 10.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 BAnnual Rate76.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents585 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate146.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,055 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate27.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate97.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,602 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents292 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 76.0 | B | 585 | 106.2 | -28.4% |
| Property Crime | 146.6 | B | 3055 | 163.6 | -10.4% |
| Robbery | 16.3 | F | 67 | 5.8 | +180.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.3 | B | 69 | 22.3 | -26.8% |
| Burglary | 27.1 | C | 159 | 24.0 | +13.0% |
| Larceny | 97.7 | B | 2602 | 116.4 | -16.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.7 | C | 292 | 22.2 | -2.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hazel Crest | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 163.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 11.5% higher |
| Flossmoor | 2 miles | A 65.3 | C 174.3 | Violent: 14.0% lower Property: 18.9% higher |
| Country Club Hills | 2 miles | F 207.5 | B 144.6 | Violent: 173.0% higher Property: 1.4% lower |
| Markham | 3 miles | A 48.8 | F 390.6 | Violent: 35.8% lower Property: 166.4% higher |
| Thornton | 3 miles | B 88.6 | B 132.9 | Violent: 16.5% higher Property: 9.4% lower |