South Chicago Heights, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The South Chicago Heights Police Department serves the city of South Chicago Heights, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 255 violent crimes and 504 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 105.1 per 100k residents, which is 1.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 157.7 per 100k, 3.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 CAnnual Rate105.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents255 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate26.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate157.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents504 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate52.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate52.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents396 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate52.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 105.1 | C | 255 | 106.2 | -1.0% |
| Property Crime | 157.7 | C | 504 | 163.6 | -3.6% |
| Rape | 26.3 | F | 14 | 3.5 | +642.8% |
| Burglary | 52.5 | F | 40 | 24.0 | +118.7% |
| Larceny | 52.5 | A | 396 | 116.4 | -54.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 52.5 | F | 66 | 22.2 | +137.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Heights | 1 miles | F 426.6 | D 230.6 | Violent: 305.9% higher Property: 46.3% higher |
| Steger | 1 miles | F 173.5 | B 140.9 | Violent: 65.1% higher Property: 10.6% lower |
| Park Forest | 2 miles | F 184.2 | B 140.6 | Violent: 75.3% higher Property: 10.8% lower |
| Crete | 3 miles | C 120.6 | A 60.3 | Violent: 14.8% higher Property: 61.7% lower |
| University Park | 4 miles | A 28.7 | B 129.2 | Violent: 72.7% lower Property: 18.0% lower |