Palos Hills, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Palos Hills Police Department serves the city of Palos Hills, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 309 violent crimes and 404 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.8 per 100k residents, which is 62.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 56.8 per 100k, 65.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate39.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents309 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate56.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents404 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate34.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents274 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.8 | A | 309 | 106.2 | -62.6% |
| Property Crime | 56.8 | A | 404 | 163.6 | -65.3% |
| Rape | 5.7 | F | 12 | 3.5 | +60.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.7 | A | 41 | 22.3 | -74.5% |
| Burglary | 5.7 | A | 71 | 24.0 | -76.4% |
| Larceny | 34.1 | A | 274 | 116.4 | -70.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.1 | B | 57 | 22.2 | -23.1% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Hills | 2 miles | A 36.3 | A 36.3 | Violent: 8.8% lower Property: 36.2% lower |
| Worth | 2 miles | A 38.4 | A 67.2 | Violent: 3.5% lower Property: 18.2% higher |
| Palos Heights | 2 miles | A 8.7 | A 78.7 | Violent: 78.0% lower Property: 38.4% higher |
| Palos Park | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 21.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 62.9% lower |
| Chicago Ridge | 3 miles | A 50.8 | A 101.7 | Violent: 27.8% higher Property: 78.9% higher |