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Is Rockford, Illinois Safe?

Population 147,384 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rockford earns a C safety grade with 221.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 68% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,223 per 100K.

Rockford Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRockfordIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate376.8323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1842.02036.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate215.0--268.2
Theft Rate1223.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate421.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

377/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1842/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rockford

Violent crime in Rockford is close to the national average. The rate of 376.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1842.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,223 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rockford Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault215
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary331
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,223
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft421
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rockford Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rockford
376.8
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rockford
1842.0
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rockford Safety

Is Rockford safe?
Not especially. Rockford earns a C with a crime rate of 221.9 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 Rockford?
221.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 376.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1842.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rockford safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rockford's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,223 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rockford?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rockford generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rockford police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rockford?
No. Crime in Rockford has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Rockford compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Rockford ranks behind about 72% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Rockford to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Rockford?
Bad. A C grade and 221.9 per-thousand rate put Rockford below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 377 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rockford?
376.8 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (215), robbery (55), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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