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Is Bloomington, Illinois Safe?

Population 78,804 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Bloomington runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 83% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,892 per 100K.

Bloomington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBloomingtonIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate257.8323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2405.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate146.0--268.2
Theft Rate1892.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate606.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

266.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

258/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2406/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bloomington

Violent crime in Bloomington is below the national average. The rate of 257.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2405.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,892 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bloomington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault146
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary290
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,892
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft606
01.9x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bloomington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bloomington
257.8
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bloomington
2405.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bloomington Safety

Is Bloomington safe?
Not especially. Bloomington earns a D with a crime rate of 266.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bloomington?
266.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 257.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2405.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bloomington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bloomington's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,892 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bloomington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bloomington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bloomington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bloomington?
Crime rates have held steady in Bloomington, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Bloomington compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Bloomington ranks behind about 76% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Bloomington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Bloomington?
Bad. A D grade and 266.3 per-thousand rate put Bloomington below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 258 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bloomington?
257.8 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (146), robbery (46), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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