Palos Heights, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Palos Heights Police Department serves the city of Palos Heights, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 162 violent crimes and 440 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 8.7 per 100k residents, which is 91.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 78.7 per 100k, 51.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate78.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents440 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate78.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents372 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 8.7 | A | 162 | 106.2 | -91.8% |
| Property Crime | 78.7 | A | 440 | 163.6 | -51.9% |
| Larceny | 78.7 | B | 372 | 116.4 | -32.4% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worth | 1 miles | A 38.4 | A 67.2 | Violent: 339.1% higher Property: 14.6% lower |
| Palos Park | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 21.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 73.2% lower |
| Palos Hills | 2 miles | A 39.8 | A 56.8 | Violent: 355.0% higher Property: 27.8% lower |
| Chicago Ridge | 2 miles | A 50.8 | A 101.7 | Violent: 481.7% higher Property: 29.3% higher |
| Alsip | 4 miles | F 243.8 | F 282.6 | Violent: 2689.4% higher Property: 259.2% higher |