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Is Bellwood, Illinois Safe?

Population 18,116 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bellwood is a smaller community of 18,116 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 242.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,738 per 100K.

Bellwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBellwoodIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate378.7323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2047.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate227.0--268.2
Theft Rate1738.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate282.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

379/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2048/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bellwood

Violent crime in Bellwood is close to the national average. The rate of 378.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2047.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,738 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bellwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault227
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary349
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,738
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft282
089% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bellwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bellwood
378.7
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bellwood
2047.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bellwood Safety

Is Bellwood safe?
Not especially. Bellwood earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bellwood?
242.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 378.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2047.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bellwood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bellwood's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,738 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bellwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bellwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bellwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bellwood?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Bellwood's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Bellwood compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Bellwood ranks behind about 81% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bellwood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Bellwood?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.6 per-thousand rate put Bellwood below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 379 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bellwood?
378.7 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (227), robbery (63), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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