FBI UCR Homicide Data — 27 recorded incidents
Niles, Illinois has recorded 27 homicides over the tracked period, with 32 victims identified.. The city ranks #139 among 339 U.S. cities tracked by the FBI, with a clearance rate of 22% — meaning an arrest or suspect identification was made in 6 of those incidents.
Firearms — predominantly firearm - handguns — account for 41% of homicides with weapon data, followed by firearm - type unknown, firearm - rifle, personal weapons (hands, fists, feet).
Niles's homicide rate is 58% below the average for tracked U.S. cities, based on FBI UCR data. 11 cases remain under investigation. The primary reporting agency was Niles Police Department, which filed 27 incident reports. The Illinois city continues to be monitored as part of the national homicide tracking effort.