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Is Belvidere, Illinois Safe?

Population 25,462 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 25,462, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Belvidere earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,369 per 100K.

Belvidere Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBelvidereIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate401.0323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1707.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate330.0--268.2
Theft Rate1369.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate170.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

401/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

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

Key Crime Statistics for Belvidere

Violent crime in Belvidere is close to the national average. The rate of 401.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1707.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,369 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 330 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Belvidere Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault330
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary250
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,369
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft170
053% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Belvidere Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Belvidere
401.0
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Belvidere
1707.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Belvidere Safety

Is Belvidere safe?
Not especially. Belvidere earns a C with a crime rate of 210.8 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 Belvidere?
210.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 401.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1707.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Belvidere safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Belvidere 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 Belvidere?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Belvidere generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Belvidere police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Belvidere?
Crime rates have held steady in Belvidere, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Belvidere compare to other cities in Illinois?
Middle of the pack for Illinois. Belvidere isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Illinois cities.
How safe is Belvidere to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Belvidere?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Belvidere?
401.0 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (330), robbery (58), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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