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Is Rock Island, Illinois Safe?

Population 36,225 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rock Island is a smaller community of 36,225 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 216.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,336 per 100K.

Rock Island Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRock IslandIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate341.2323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1823.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate269.0--268.2
Theft Rate1336.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate239.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

341/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1823/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rock Island

Violent crime in Rock Island is close to the national average. The rate of 341.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1823.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,336 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rock Island Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault269
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery77
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary232
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,336
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft239
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rock Island Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rock Island
341.2
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rock Island
1823.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rock Island Safety

Is Rock Island safe?
Not especially. Rock Island earns a C with a crime rate of 216.5 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 Rock Island?
216.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 341.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1823.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rock Island safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rock Island's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,336 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rock Island?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rock Island generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rock Island police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rock Island?
No. Crime in Rock Island has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Rock Island compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Rock Island ranks behind about 61% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Rock Island to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Rock Island?
Bad. A C grade and 216.5 per-thousand rate put Rock Island below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 341 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rock Island?
341.2 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (269), robbery (77), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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