Crime per Capita in East Hazel Crest
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in East Hazel Crest.
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Overall Crime Grade™
D |
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D |
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Other Crime Grade |
D |
$822,526
Cost of Crime™ for East Hazel Crest, IL
In 2025, crime will cost $1,650 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in East Hazel Crest in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
Is East Hazel Crest, IL Safe?
The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. East Hazel Crest ranks in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 20% of cities but less safe than 80%. This analysis applies only to East Hazel Crest's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in East Hazel Crest is 37.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Hazel Crest Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in East Hazel Crest varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 29 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of East Hazel Crest, IL see the most incidents - about 13 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in East Hazel Crest, IL
The total projected cost of crime in East Hazel Crest for 2025 is $822,526. This translates to approximately $675 per resident and $1,650 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in East Hazel Crest. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.7%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.3%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%
How Much Does Crime Cost in East Hazel Crest Compared to Other Cities?
| East Hazel Crest, IL: | $675 |
|---|---|
| East St. Louis, IL: | $1106 |
| Germantown Hills, IL: | $156 |
| Illinois: | $420 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in East Hazel Crest is $675 per year, which is $211 more than the national average and $255 more than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to East Hazel Crest:
- In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $431 more than in East Hazel Crest.
- In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $519 less than in East Hazel Crest
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of East Hazel Crest for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to East Hazel Crest |
Cost per East Hazel Crest Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$305,173 |
$250 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$60,262 |
$49 |
Robbery |
$61,495 |
$50 |
Assault |
$79,277 |
$65 |
Kidnapping |
$6,061 |
$5 |
Vehicle Theft |
$85,405 |
$70 |
Burglary |
$30,234 |
$25 |
Theft |
$81,726 |
$67 |
Arson |
$2,332 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$79,847 |
$66 |
Animal Cruelty |
$112 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$17,013 |
$14 |
Identity Theft |
$13,589 |
$11 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$822,526 |
$675 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in East Hazel Crest, IL
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in East Hazel Crest totals $2,363,585 ($1,939 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,186,111 ($2,614 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Crime Maps
When interpreting the East Hazel Crest crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of East Hazel Crest’s 1,219 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 East Hazel Crest residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.265 |
Robbery |
1.604 |
Rape |
0.8153 |
Murder |
0.1332 |
Total Violent Crime |
4.817 (D) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
12.95 |
Vehicle Theft |
4.524 |
Burglary |
2.735 |
Arson |
0.0792 |
Total Property Crime |
20.28 (D) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0820 |
Drug Crimes |
1.887 |
Vandalism |
9.169 |
Identity Theft |
1.440 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0124 |
Total "Other" Rate |
12.59 (D) |
Individual East Hazel Crest Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in East Hazel Crest is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to East Hazel Crest.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C | C | C+ | |
D+ | D | C- | |
D | C- | D | |
D- | D- | D | |
F | F | D- | |
F | F | D- | |
D+ | C- | D+ | |
B | C+ | B | |
D+ | D+ | C- | |
C- | C- | C |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
East Hazel Crest is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.
Similar City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B | D+ | D+ | |
D | C- | C- | |
C+ | B | B | |
A- | B+ | B+ | |
A | A- | A- | |
A | B | B | |
B- | D+ | D+ | |
D- | D | D | |
A- | D+ | D+ | |
A+ | A | A |
Considering only the crime rate, East Hazel Crest is less safe than the Illinois state average and less safe than the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in East Hazel Crest, IL average SchoolGrade of F, with 20% actual proficiency versus 14% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See East Hazel Crest schools on SchoolGrade
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