Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Chicago Heights has a violent crime rate of 1,232 per 100,000 residents, 224% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 903.0 per 100,000, robbery at 263.6, rape at 46.5. The murder rate is 19.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,740 per 100,000, 40% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,465, burglary at 674, vehicle theft at 593 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 53 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Chicago Heights receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Chicago Heights vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)