South Chicago Heights, IL crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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South Chicago Heights, IL demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (62.5% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 40 incidents suggests South Chicago Heights maintains good community safety standards.
South Chicago Heights demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the data provided for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1770629, a total of 40 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 24 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent, with a total of 15 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most common (8 incidents), followed by "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (4 incidents) and "Motor Vehicle Theft" (3 incidents). Robbery is the least frequent crime category, with only 1 reported incident. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The city and state associated with GEOID 16000US1770629 are required to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100k. Once the population is known, the violent crime rate can be calculated by summing the counts for robbery and assault (1 + 24 = 25) and dividing by the population, then multiplying by 100,000. Similarly, the property crime rate can be calculated by dividing the total property crime count (15) by the population and multiplying by 100,000. The safety score and grade cannot be determined without a reference dataset or a pre-defined scoring system that considers factors beyond the raw crime counts. These scores typically incorporate population density, socioeconomic factors, and other relevant variables. Crime map data and zip code data are also not available within the provided JSON. Without the city and state name, population, median income, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data, the analysis is limited to the distribution of crime categories within the provided dataset.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in South Chicago Heights, IL.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
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Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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