Herrin, Illinois Crime Rate

2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 12,125

Key Insights

  • →Herrin has a safety grade of C with a violent crime rate of 387.6 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • →Violent crime rose 17.6% from the previous year.
  • →Safer than 18% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.15 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
387.6
+17.6% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
2540.2
308 total
vs National Avg
↑ 8%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 47

Murder0
Rape5
Robbery4
Aggravated Assault38

Property Crime: 308

Burglary113
Larceny-Theft169
Motor Vehicle Theft26
Arson4

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
202412,12547387.603082540.2
202312,13540329.602652183.8

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

C
Safety Grade for Herrin

Based on violent crime rate of 387.6 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

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Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

Red Bank, Tennessee →South Miami, Florida3 →Lawrenceburg, Tennessee →Athol, Massachusetts →Artesia, New Mexico →

National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

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Related Analysis

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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.