The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Hennepin, IL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$209,200

Cost of Crime™ for Hennepin, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $506 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Hennepin 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 Hennepin, IL Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Hennepin ranks in the 91st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 91% of cities but less safe than 9%. This analysis applies only to Hennepin's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hennepin is 12.01 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hennepin Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hennepin varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 68 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 158 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Hennepin, IL see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hennepin, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Hennepin for 2025 is $209,200. This translates to approximately $202 per resident and $506 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Hennepin. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Hennepin Compared to Other Cities?

Hennepin, IL:	$202
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hennepin is $202 per year, which is $262 less than the national average and $218 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hennepin:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $903 more than in Hennepin.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $46 less than in Hennepin

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Hennepin for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Hennepin	Cost per Hennepin Resident
Murder	$40,166	$39
Rape/Sexual Assault	$43,427	$42
Robbery	$22,734	$22
Assault	$19,585	$19
Kidnapping	$11,022	$11
Vehicle Theft	$10,182	$10
Burglary	$9,753	$9
Theft	$25,623	$25
Arson	$1,982	$2
Vandalism	$9,046	$9
Animal Cruelty	$168	$0
Drug Crimes	$9,154	$9
Identity Theft	$6,359	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$209,200	$202

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hennepin, 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 Hennepin totals $493,182 ($477 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $702,382 ($679 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 Hennepin 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 central part of the city has more 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 Hennepin’s 1,035 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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Hennepin Crime Breakdown

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 Hennepin residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6589
Robbery	0.6983
Rape	0.6920
Murder	0.0207
Total Violent Crime	2.070 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.780
Vehicle Theft	0.6353
Burglary	1.039
Arson	0.0793
Total Property Crime	6.534 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1756
Drug Crimes	1.196
Vandalism	1.223
Identity Theft	0.7938
Animal Cruelty	0.0219
Total "Other" Rate	3.410 (A)

Individual Hennepin Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Hennepin is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Hennepin.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bureau Junction, IL	A-	C	B+
Mark, IL	A+	A	A+
Granville, IL	A	A	A
DePue, IL	C+	C-	C+
Putnam, IL	B+	A-	B
McNabb, IL	B+	B	B
Standard, IL	A+	A	A+
Bureau, IL	A+	A	A+
Spring Valley, IL	A-	A-	B+
Henry, IL	B+	B-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hennepin is lower 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
Greeley, PA	A	A	A
Tumalo, OR	C+	B-	B-
Tontogany, OH	A	A	A
Tillatoba, MS	B-	A	A
Tiki Island, TX	F	D	D
Texhoma, OK	D-	D+	D+
Tamworth, NH	D	A-	A-
Sunsweet, GA	C-	B	B
Juniper, GA	A-	C+	C+
Joppa, MI	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Hennepin is safer than the Illinois state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Hennepin, IL average SchoolGrade of F, with 17% actual proficiency versus 22% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Hennepin schools on SchoolGrade

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