Peoria Heights, Illinois Crime Rate

2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 5,699

Key Insights

  • →Peoria Heights has a safety grade of F with a violent crime rate of 807.2 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • →Violent crime rose 54.2% from the previous year.
  • →Safer than 4% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.30 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
807.2
+54.2% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
2667.1
152 total
vs National Avg
↑ 125%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 46

Murder0
Rape5
Robbery1
Aggravated Assault40

Property Crime: 152

Burglary77
Larceny-Theft67
Motor Vehicle Theft8
Arson0

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
20245,69946807.201522667.1
20235,73130523.501602791.8

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

F
Safety Grade for Peoria Heights

Based on violent crime rate of 807.2 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

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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.