Hillsboro, Illinois Crime Rate

2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 5,744

Key Insights

  • →Hillsboro has a safety grade of B with a violent crime rate of 208.9 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • →Violent crime rose 73.4% from the previous year.
  • →Safer than 38% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.36 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
208.9
+73.4% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
574.5
33 total
vs National Avg
↓ -42%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 12

Murder0
Rape8
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault4

Property Crime: 33

Burglary8
Larceny-Theft23
Motor Vehicle Theft2
Arson0

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
20245,74412208.9033574.5
20235,8107120.50601032.7

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

B
Safety Grade for Hillsboro

Based on violent crime rate of 208.9 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

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Similar Cities

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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.