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Is Bloomingdale, Illinois Safe?

Population 22,476 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bloomingdale is a smaller community of 22,476 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs above the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,409 per 100K.

Bloomingdale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBloomingdaleIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate419.9323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2035.12036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate260.0--268.2
Theft Rate1409.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate386.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

420/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2035/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bloomingdale

Violent crime in Bloomingdale is above the national average. The rate of 419.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2035.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,409 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bloomingdale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault260
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary252
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,409
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft386
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bloomingdale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bloomingdale
419.9
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bloomingdale
2035.1
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bloomingdale Safety

Is Bloomingdale safe?
Not especially. Bloomingdale earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bloomingdale?
245.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 419.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2035.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bloomingdale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bloomingdale's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,409 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bloomingdale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bloomingdale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bloomingdale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bloomingdale?
No. Crime in Bloomingdale has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Bloomingdale compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Bloomingdale 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 Bloomingdale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Bloomingdale?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.5 per-thousand rate put Bloomingdale below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 420 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bloomingdale?
419.9 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (260), robbery (66), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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