Richton Park, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Richton Park Police Department serves the city of Richton Park, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 323 violent crimes and 767 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.5 per 100k residents, which is 15.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 162.7 per 100k, 0.6% 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 Rate89.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents323 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate162.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents767 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate40.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate81.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents504 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate40.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 89.5 | B | 323 | 106.2 | -15.8% |
| Property Crime | 162.7 | C | 767 | 163.6 | -0.6% |
| Robbery | 8.1 | D | 41 | 5.8 | +39.7% |
| Burglary | 40.7 | F | 92 | 24.0 | +69.2% |
| Larceny | 81.3 | B | 504 | 116.4 | -30.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 40.7 | F | 170 | 22.2 | +83.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matteson | 2 miles | A 51.3 | C 164.2 | Violent: 42.7% lower Property: 0.9% higher |
| Park Forest | 2 miles | F 184.2 | B 140.6 | Violent: 105.9% higher Property: 13.6% lower |
| Olympia Fields | 2 miles | B 88.9 | F 644.6 | Violent: 0.6% lower Property: 296.3% higher |
| University Park | 3 miles | A 28.7 | B 129.2 | Violent: 67.9% lower Property: 20.6% lower |
| Flossmoor | 5 miles | A 65.3 | C 174.3 | Violent: 27.0% lower Property: 7.1% higher |