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Is Belleville, Illinois Safe?

Population 40,237 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Belleville is a smaller community of 40,237 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 196.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,074 per 100K.

Belleville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBellevilleIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate259.3323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1707.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate151.0--268.2
Theft Rate1074.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate422.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

196.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

259/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1708/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Belleville

Violent crime in Belleville is below the national average. The rate of 259.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1707.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,074 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Belleville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault151
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary199
074% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,074
077% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft422
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Belleville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Belleville
259.3
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Belleville
1707.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Belleville Safety

Is Belleville safe?
It depends on where in Belleville you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Belleville?
196.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 259.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1707.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Belleville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Belleville has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Belleville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Belleville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Belleville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Belleville?
No. Crime in Belleville has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Belleville compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Belleville ranks behind about 66% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Belleville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Belleville?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Belleville?
259.3 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (151), robbery (60), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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