Hammond, IL has seen a decrease in violent and property crime in recent years, with rates of 14.3 and 24.2 respectively. This is significantly lower than the national averages of 22.7 for violent crime and 35.4 for property crime. This decline can be attributed to the efforts of local law enforcement and community initiatives aimed at addressing crime. However, it is important to note that there is still work to be done in reducing crime in Hammond, IL. By staying vigilant and continuing to implement effective crime prevention measures, the city can strive towards a safer and more secure community for all residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Hammond violent crime is 14.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Hammond property crime is 24.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Hammond, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Lovington, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Lovington, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.