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Is Bradley, Illinois Safe?

Population 15,214 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bradley is a smaller community of 15,214 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 234.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,606 per 100K.

Bradley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBradleyIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate228.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2113.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate137.0--268.2
Theft Rate1606.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate383.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

228/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2114/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bradley

Violent crime in Bradley is below the national average. The rate of 228.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2113.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,606 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bradley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault137
051% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery32
051% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary354
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,606
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft383
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bradley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bradley
228.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bradley
2113.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bradley Safety

Is Bradley safe?
Not especially. Bradley earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bradley?
234.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 228.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2113.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bradley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bradley's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,606 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bradley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bradley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bradley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bradley?
Crime rates have held steady in Bradley, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Bradley compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Bradley ranks behind about 75% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Bradley 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 Bradley?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.2 per-thousand rate put Bradley below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 228 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bradley?
228.1 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (137), robbery (32), and murder (4.0) 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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