Hillsboro, Illinois has a lower than average crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the city has a violent crime rate of 17, while the national average is 22.7. In terms of property crime, Hillsboro also has a lower rate at 18.8, compared to the US average of 35.4. Despite these relatively low numbers, crime is still a concern for residents and law enforcement in Hillsboro. As with any community, there are still incidents of violence and property crime that occur. However, the city's lower crime rates demonstrate the efforts of local authorities to maintain a safe environment for its citizens.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Hillsboro violent crime is 17.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Hillsboro property crime is 18.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.