Richton Park, Illinois Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 12,187
Key Insights
- →Richton Park has a safety grade of C with a violent crime rate of 328.2 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 39.2% from the previous year.
- →1 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 8.2 per 100K.
- →Safer than 23% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.16 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
328.2
+39.2% YoY
Murder Rate
8.2
1 murders
Property Crime Rate
2108.8
257 total
vs National Avg
↓ -9%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 40
Murder1
Rape7
Robbery11
Aggravated Assault21
Property Crime: 257
Burglary33
Larceny-Theft160
Motor Vehicle Theft64
Arson3
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,187 | 40 | 328.2 | 1 | 257 | 2108.8 |
| 2023 | 12,296 | 29 | 235.8 | 0 | 244 | 1984.4 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
C
Safety Grade for Richton Park
Based on violent crime rate of 328.2 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.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.