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Thornton, IL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Thornton Police Department serves the city of Thornton, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 63 violent crimes and 184 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.6 per 100k residents, which is 16.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 132.9 per 100k, 18.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Larceny 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 B
Annual Rate88.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate132.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents184 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate88.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate44.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime88.6B63106.2-16.6%
Property Crime132.9B184163.6-18.8%
Robbery44.3F55.8+661.3%
Burglary88.6F3024.0+268.6%
Larceny44.3A129116.4-61.9%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
South Holland 2 miles
D 132.7
C 177.0
Violent: 49.9% higher
Property: 33.2% higher
East Hazel Crest 2 miles
N/A 0.0
C 163.5
Violent: N/A
Property: 23.1% higher
Phoenix 3 miles
N/A 0.0
A 62.0
Violent: N/A
Property: 53.3% lower
Homewood 3 miles
B 76.0
B 146.6
Violent: 14.2% lower
Property: 10.3% higher
Calumet City 4 miles
A 47.5
D 240.4
Violent: 46.4% lower
Property: 80.9% higher