CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
C-

Is Blue Island, Illinois Safe?

Population 21,805 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Blue Island is a smaller community of 21,805 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 231.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,335 per 100K.

Blue Island Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBlue IslandIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate284.2323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2029.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate234.0--268.2
Theft Rate1335.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate461.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

284/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2030/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Blue Island

Violent crime in Blue Island is below the national average. The rate of 284.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2029.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,335 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Blue Island Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault234
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary271
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,335
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft461
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Blue Island Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Blue Island
284.2
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Blue Island
2029.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Island Safety

Is Blue Island safe?
Not especially. Blue Island earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Blue Island?
231.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 284.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2029.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Blue Island safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Blue Island's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,335 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Blue Island?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Blue Island generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Blue Island police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Blue Island?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Blue Island's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Blue Island compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Blue Island ranks behind about 63% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Blue Island to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Blue Island?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.4 per-thousand rate put Blue Island below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 284 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Blue Island?
284.2 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (234), robbery (36), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in Illinois

Similar-sized communities in Illinois. Compare crime rates across the state.

C-
See crime rates in Carbondale21,811 pop · Grade C-
C-
See crime rates in Villa Park21,888 pop · Grade C-
C
See crime rates in Montgomery21,978 pop · Grade C
D
See crime rates in Darien22,032 pop · Grade D
C+
See crime rates in East Peoria22,088 pop · Grade C+
C
See crime rates in Frankfort21,365 pop · Grade C
View all Illinois city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Blue Island

Get weekly safety updates for Blue Island

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

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.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities