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Is Bridgeview, Illinois Safe?

Population 16,521 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bridgeview is a smaller community of 16,521 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 240 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,335 per 100K.

Bridgeview Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBridgeviewIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate333.6323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2065.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate231.0--268.2
Theft Rate1335.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate234.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

240 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

334/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2066/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bridgeview

Violent crime in Bridgeview is close to the national average. The rate of 333.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2065.9 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.

Bridgeview Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault231
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary307
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,335
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft234
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bridgeview Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bridgeview
333.6
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bridgeview
2065.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bridgeview Safety

Is Bridgeview safe?
Not especially. Bridgeview earns a C- with a crime rate of 240 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 Bridgeview?
240 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 333.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2065.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bridgeview safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bridgeview'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 Bridgeview?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bridgeview generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bridgeview police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bridgeview?
Crime rates have held steady in Bridgeview, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Bridgeview compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Bridgeview ranks behind about 82% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bridgeview to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Bridgeview?
Bad. A C- grade and 240 per-thousand rate put Bridgeview below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 334 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bridgeview?
333.6 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (231), robbery (41), and murder (3.0) 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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