Theft per Capita in Hilo
The map below shows theft per 1,000 Hilo residents.
Safest
Highest crime
Colorblind friendly
off
D-
Theft Grade™
D |
|
C- |
|
D- |
1 in 45
Your yearly chance of being a victim of theft in Hilo is about 1 in 45.
$116
Theft costs the average Hilo resident about $116 per year.
Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in Hilo in green. The most dangerous areas in Hilo are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.
Is Hilo, HI Safe from Theft?
The D- grade means the rate of theft is much higher than the average US city. Hilo is in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning 91% of cities are safer and 9% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Hilo's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.
The rate of theft in Hilo is 22.39 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Hilo generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of theft in Hilo may be as high as 1 in 18 in the northeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 119 in the southwest part of the city.
By a simple count ignoring population, more theft occurs in the central parts of Hilo, HI: about 181 per year. The south part of Hilo has fewer cases of theft with only 60 in a typical year.
How Hilo's Theft Rate Compares
The chart below compares the theft rate in Hilo to the Hawaii state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.
| Hilo, HI: | 22.39 |
|---|---|
| Hawaii: | 14.40 |
| USA: | 13.00 |
Considering only the theft rate, Hilo is less safe than the Hawaii state average and less safe than the national average.
See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.
The Cost of Theft in Hilo, HI
Theft is projected to cost the residents of Hilo about $5,462,570 in 2025, or roughly $116 per resident. This is part of Hilo's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Hilo, including every crime type and how Hilo compares to other cities.
Interpreting the Theft Map
Remember that theft rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading Hilo's crime maps on the Hilo overall crime page.
To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Hilo, HI at ISP Reports.Individual Hilo Crime Maps & Stats
Theft Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of theft in Hilo is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Hilo.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Theft Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
D- | C- | F | F | |
F | D | F | F | |
C | B | D | D | |
F | D- | F | F | |
F | C+ | F | F | |
D+ | C+ | D- | D- | |
D- | D+ | F | F | |
F | B | F | F | |
D | C | D- | D- | |
D- | C | F | F |
Theft in City with Similar Populations
Hilo is higher versus other cities of the same size for theft. The table below compares theft in cities with comparable overall population.
Similar City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Theft Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
C+ | D | D | C | |
C- | A- | A- | C- | |
D- | C- | C- | D- | |
D+ | C | C | D+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | A+ | |
B- | A- | A- | B | |
C | C | C | D+ | |
D | C- | C- | D | |
A- | A- | A- | C+ | |
B | B+ | B+ | B |
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Hilo, HI average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Hilo schools on SchoolGrade
About the Data
CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.
Crime By Zip Code Download
Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.
Download CSV
Home Security
A theft occurs on average every 8.3 hours in Hilo. Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system. Want to protect your home?
Home Security Companies in Hilo, HI
All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.