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68%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
49%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
90%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleHomewood/100k peopleIllinois/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime728n/a (estimate)3,9071,9702,324
Murder1n/a5.47.86.3
Rape3n/a16.148.140.0
Robbery17n/a91.284.766.1
Assault14n/a75.1146.7268.2
Violent crime35n/a (estimate)188287370
Burglary33n/a177.1208.5269.8
Theft599n/a3,214.61,192.71,401.9
Vehicle theft61n/a327.4281.6282.7
Property crime693n/a (estimate)3,7191,6831,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Homewood, IL

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Homewood is 68.1% higher than the national average. Specifically, there were 35 violent crimes reported in Homewood, equivalent to 188 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 49.2%. Additionally, Homewood recorded 693 property crimes, amounting to 3719 per 100,000 people, higher than the national average by 90.3%.

Homewood reports one of the nation's highest property crime rates, with 3719 incidents per 100,000 people, positioning it among the worst 10% of American cities reporting crime. This unfortunate statistic translates to a 1 in 27 chance of falling victim to property crime in Homewood, significantly surpassing the national average. These figures underscore the city's challenges in combating property-related offenses, necessitating a concerted effort to enhance security and community safety.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Homewood?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Homewood. Based on the results of the surveys (19 responses), 53% of people felt that there was very little crime in Homewood and felt safe walking alone at night. While 47% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Homewood a Safe Place to Live?

Is Homewood a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Homewood has a crime rate that is higher than the national average by 68%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 1.99 daily incidents, encompassing 0.1 violent crimes and 1.9 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Homewood as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Homewood Increased Since Last Year?

In the most recent crime report, year-over-year crime rates in Homewood has increased by 27.3%. Examining the change in crime rates from one year to the next provides valuable insights into the evolving safety landscape of Homewood, aiding residents in assessing whether it is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. These crime rates are categorized into two primary groups: violent and property crimes. Year-over-year, violent crime has decreased by 2.8%, while property crime has increased by 29.3%. This comprehensive analysis offers potential residents essential information for making informed decisions about whether or not Homewood is a safe place to live.

Potential Causes for Crime in Homewood

In areas where employment options are limited or where a significant proportion of jobs offer meager wages, the likelihood of heightened unemployment and homelessness increases. Regions facing challenges related to unemployment or inadequate income may become more vulnerable to a surge in crime stemming from economic instability. While low unemployment rates tend to lead to reduced crime in most areas. Homewood currently has an unemployment rate of 2.4%, contrasting with the national average of 4.7%. This could be one of many factors that could contribute to a higher or lower crime rate.

The level of education within a community can impact crime rates. Higher educational attainment often correlates with lower crime rates, as it provides individuals with better job opportunities and alternatives to criminal behavior. While lower educational achievement rates tend to lead to higher crime rates. In Homewood, 93.9% of people have completed high school, while 83% of people have completed high school nationally.

The quality of housing and neighborhood conditions can influence crime rates. Neglected or run-down neighborhoods with poorly maintained properties may be more susceptible to criminal activities. In areas with housing affordability challenges, crime can emerge as a prominent issue. Certain individuals and families may find themselves residing in cramped or inadequate housing settings, amplifying stress levels and potentially fostering domestic conflicts and associated criminal incidents. It's worth noting that the median home price in Homewood stands at $164,500, a contrast to the national average of $184,700.

Homewood crime map



The Homewood crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Homewood as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Homewood crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Homewood crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Homewood crime rates are 68% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Homewood are 49% lower than the national average
      • In Homewood you have a 1 in 26 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Homewood is safer than 31% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Homewood has increased by 26%

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        Daily Crime In Homewood (per 100,000 people)

        The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Homewood, IL per 100,000 people. In Homewood, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.98 times more than the Illinois average and 1.68 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Homewood is 1.53 times less than the Illinois average and 1.97 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Homewood has a daily crime rate that is 2.21 times more than the Illinois average and 1.90 times more than the overall daily national average.

        How Safe is Homewood (higher is better)

        What are the odds that you'll be safer in Homewood, Illinois compared to other areas of Illinois, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Homewood safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Homewood is safer than 16% of Illinois cities, and 31% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Illinois, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Homewood. At this time, Homewood sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Homewood

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Homewood is 1 in 533
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Homewood is 1 in 27
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Homewood is 1 in 26
        Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Homewood? In Homewood, IL you have a 1 in 533 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 27 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 26 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Homewood.

        Year Over Year Crime In Homewood (per 100,000 people)

        An analysis of year to year crime rates in Homewood, Illinois (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Homewood has decreased by 4%, the amount of property crime in Homewood has increased by 28%, and the total amount of crime in Homewood has increased by 26% year over year.

        Homewood police department

        Item Homewood Illinois National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)4130,690558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.12.63.3
        There are a total of 41 Homewood police officers. This results in 2.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 20.2% less than the Illinois average and 35.1% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Illinois

        State Total offenders Illinois /100K National /100K
        Illinois32,213263266
        There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

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        Homewood, IL18,6561883,7193,907

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        Source: The Homewood, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.