South Beloit, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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39%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

35%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

40%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	South Beloit_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	111	n/a (estimate)	1,406	1,970	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	12.7	7.8	6.3
Rape	4	n/a	50.7	48.1	40.0
Robbery	2	n/a	25.3	84.7	66.1
Assault	12	n/a	152.0	146.7	268.2
Violent crime	19	n/a (estimate)	241	287	370
Burglary	15	n/a	190.0	208.5	269.8
Theft	56	n/a	709.5	1,192.7	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	21	n/a	266.1	281.6	282.7
Property crime	92	n/a (estimate)	1,166	1,683	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in South Beloit, IL

When we analyze the latest crime report, the South Beloit crime rate is 39.5% lower than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of South Beloit, there were 19 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 241 per 100,000 individuals, 34.9% lower than the national average. Additionally, South Beloit recorded 92 property crimes, amounting to 1166 per 100,000 residents, 40.4% lower than the U.S. average.

Although murder rates are essentially half of what they used to be 30+ years ago, some cities still struggle with higher rates than others. South Beloit is one of those cities. In the last reported crime year, there were a total of 1 murders in South Beloit, which equates to 13 murders per 100,000 people. This results in South Beloit being a very dangerous place to live.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in South Beloit?

AreaVibes conducted surveys inquiring about the safety perception of South Beloit residents. Out of the respondents (13 in total), 38% expressed a strong sense of security, believing that crime rates in South Beloit were low, and they felt comfortable walking alone at night. Conversely, 62% held a contrasting viewpoint, expressing concerns about safety in the area and feeling uncomfortable walking alone during the nighttime hours.

Is South Beloit a Safe Place to Live?

Before you decide to relocate, it’s always good to ask yourself “Is South Beloit a safe place to live?” Although the answer might not be that simple, as some areas are safer than others, getting a good feel for the overall rate of crime can definitely be helpful. Overall, the South Beloit crime rate is 39% lower than the national average. If we break that down daily, that translates into 0.3 crimes per day - 0.05 violent crimes and 0.25 property crimes.

Has Crime in South Beloit Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows us to analyze short-term trends in crime activity. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, we can identify patterns and shifts in South Beloit crime rates. This information can be invaluable for residents looking to make informed decisions on where to live. When comparing the most recent year to the previous year, total crime in South Beloit has increased by 24.7% year over year. Violent crime has decreased by 20.8% and property crime has increased by 41.5%.

Potential Causes for Crime in South Beloit

South Beloit has a poverty rate of 10.6, while the national average is 15.1. In the past, there has been a direct correlation between high or low poverty rates and high or low crime stats. Elevated poverty levels and income disparities can contribute to heightened criminal activity, as individuals may resort to unlawful means to address their fundamental necessities. While lower poverty levels have led to a reduction in typical crime levels compared to other areas.

Limited employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-wage jobs can result in higher rates of unemployment and underemployment. Regions where individuals grapple with joblessness or meager wages may exhibit greater vulnerability to an uptick in crime due to financial instability. While areas that have strong employment rates, often will see a reduction in overall crime. South Beloit, for instance, reports an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which differs from the national average of 4.7%.

Highly populated regions typically encompass expansive urban hubs teeming with diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality can be exacerbated, giving rise to enclaves of poverty amid affluence. Communities marked by economic disparities may contend with heightened property crimes, and in certain instances, violent crimes. Conversely, regions characterized by low population density often exhibit lower South Beloit crime rates. For instance, in South Beloit, the population density stands at 1258.1 people per square mile, diverging from the national average of 90.6 people per square mile.

South Beloit crime map

The South Beloit crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in South Beloit as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The South Beloit crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the South Beloit crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

South Beloit crime rates are 39% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in South Beloit are 35% lower than the national average
In South Beloit you have a 1 in 72 chance of becoming a victim of crime
South Beloit is safer than 50% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in South Beloit has increased by 19%

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Daily Crime In South Beloit (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in South Beloit, per 100,000 residents. In South Beloit, the total number of daily crimes is 1.40 times less than the Illinois average and 1.65 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in South Beloit are 1.19 times less than the Illinois average and 1.54 times less than the national average. For property crime, South Beloit has a daily crime rate that is 1.44 times less than the Illinois average and 1.68 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is South Beloit (higher is better)

How safe is South Beloit, Illinois compared to other cities in Illinois and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that South Beloit is safer than 28% of the cities in Illinois and 50% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Illinois and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than South Beloit. Overall, South Beloit is ranked above average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in South Beloit

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in South Beloit is 1 in 416

The chance of being a victim of property crime in South Beloit is 1 in 86

The chance of being a victim of crime in South Beloit is 1 in 72

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In South Beloit, Illinois you have a 1 in 416 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 86 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 72 chance of becoming a victim of crime in South Beloit.

Year Over Year Crime In South Beloit (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether South Beloit is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in South Beloit has decreased by 25% and the rate of property crime in South Beloit has increased by 35%. The total crime rate in South Beloit has increased by 19% year to year.

South Beloit police department

Item	South Beloit	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	16	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.0	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 16 South Beloit police officers. This results in 2.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 23.1% less than the Illinois average and 37.4% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Illinois

State	Total offenders	Illinois_/100K	National_/100K
Illinois	32,213	263	266

There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Timberlane, IL	1,158	62	362	424
Roscoe, IL	10,632	55	546	601
Orfordville, WI	1,450	124	576	700
Capron, IL	1,656	140	824	964
Clinton, WI	1,994	92	918	1,010
Rockton, IL	7,710	90	1,111	1,202
Poplar Grove, IL	4,497	177	1,039	1,216
South Beloit, IL	7,730	241	1,166	1,406

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Pittston, PA	7,729	332	1,760	2,092
Baldwinsville, NY	7,732	487	1,954	2,440
Providence, UT	7,732	173	1,357	1,531
Holly Springs, MS	7,727	355	324	678
Murphysboro, IL	7,727	473	2,854	3,327
South Beloit, IL	7,730	241	1,166	1,406

Source: The South Beloit, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.