Chicago Heights, IL is a city with a higher crime rate than the US average. The violent crime rate in Chicago Heights is 36.2, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate of 39.8 in Chicago Heights is higher than the US average of 35.4. This shows that Chicago Heights has a greater prevalence of criminal activities than other cities and towns across the country. As such, it is important for residents to be aware of their safety and take steps to protect themselves and their possessions from harm or theft.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Chicago Heights violent crime is 36.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Chicago Heights property crime is 39.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.