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Crime rate in Thornton, Illinois (IL): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Thornton, IL compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Thornton, IL

The 2020 crime rate in Thornton, IL is 98 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 2.6 times lower than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 49.3% U.S. cities. The 2020 Thornton crime rate fell by 50% compared to 2019. In the last 5 years Thornton has seen decreasing violent crime and decreasing property crime.
See how dangerous Thornton, IL is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Thornton:

98.2
Glenwood:

110.7
South Holland:

225.2
East Hazel Crest:

164.9
Homewood:

227.3
Phoenix:

284.6
Harvey:

393.0
Lansing:

337.0
Hazel Crest:

327.4
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Thornton by year

Type

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(42.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(42.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(39.8)
0
(0.0)
2
(81.4)
4
(165.1)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(42.8)
1
(42.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(42.6)
1
(42.6)
2
(83.2)
1
(39.8)
1
(40.4)
2
(81.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(41.6)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(42.8)
1
(42.6)
5
(212.9)
0
(0.0)
6
(255.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(39.8)
3
(121.3)
2
(81.4)
0
(0.0)
2
(83.2)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
11
(470.5)
14
(597.0)
11
(468.3)
7
(298.3)
4
(170.3)
7
(291.3)
7
(278.6)
10
(404.2)
10
(407.0)
5
(206.4)
6
(249.7)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
34
(1,454)
23
(980.8)
39
(1,660)
23
(980.0)
20
(851.4)
27
(1,124)
30
(1,194)
33
(1,334)
25
(1,018)
27
(1,114)
27
(1,124)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
5
(213.9)
2
(85.3)
2
(85.1)
0
(0.0)
1
(42.6)
1
(41.6)
1
(39.8)
3
(121.3)
3
(122.1)
2
(82.5)
2
(83.2)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index163.8109.2148.672.9147.393.6122.2127.7184.8197.798.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Thornton, Illinois as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Thornton is 1,301 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.



Violent crime rate in 2020
Thornton:

62.4
U.S. Average:

228.3

Violent crime rate in 2019
Thornton:

165.1
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2018
Thornton:

162.8
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Thornton:

80.8
U.S. Average:

226.3

Violent crime rate in 2016
Thornton:

79.6
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Thornton:

41.6
U.S. Average:

219.4

Violent crime rate in 2014
Thornton:

191.6
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Thornton:

21.3
U.S. Average:

214.3

Violent crime rate in 2012
Thornton:

106.4
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Thornton:

42.6
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Thornton:

85.5
U.S. Average:

195.6

Property crime rate in 2020
Thornton:

118.6
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Thornton:

109.4
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Thornton:

150.6
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Thornton:

165.7
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Thornton:

121.4
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Thornton:

120.7
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Thornton:

83.0
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Thornton:

108.6
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Thornton:

189.4
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Thornton:

181.2
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Thornton:

198.9
U.S. Average:

276.4
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 11 (10 officers - 9 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.23
Illinois average:

2.87

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 12 (11 officers - 10 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.54
Illinois average:

3.05

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 11 (10 officers - 9 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.07
Illinois average:

3.21

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 11 (10 officers - 7 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.04
Illinois average:

3.15

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 11 (9 officers - 7 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.83
Illinois average:

3.28

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 12 (10 officers - 8 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.26
Illinois average:

2.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 11 (10 officers - 7 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.26
Illinois average:

2.76

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 12 (11 officers - 9 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.69
Illinois average:

2.78

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 12 (11 officers - 9 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.70
Illinois average:

2.78

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 13 (12 officers - 10 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

5.07
Illinois average:

2.86

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 13 (12 officers - 10 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

5.03
Illinois average:

2.91

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 11 (10 officers - 8 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.15
Illinois average:

2.92

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 11 (9 officers - 8 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.64
Illinois average:

2.92

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 10 (8 officers - 7 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.21
Illinois average:

2.87

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 12 (10 officers - 9 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.94
Illinois average:

2.88

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 11 (10 officers - 9 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.90
Illinois average:

2.90

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Thornton, IL
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 60476.