Belvidere, IL Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 45%

Violent crime 34%

Property crime 48%

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Belvidere_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	322	n/a (estimate)	1,281	1,985	2,346
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	9.1	6.5
Rape	15	n/a	59.7	40.4	38.4
Robbery	7	n/a	27.8	97.4	73.9
Assault	42	n/a	167.0	278.9	279.7
Violent crime	64	n/a (estimate)	255	426	388
Burglary	39	n/a	155.1	246.4	314.2
Theft	202	n/a	803.4	1,143.5	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	17	n/a	67.6	169.5	246.0
Property crime	258	n/a (estimate)	1,026	1,559	1,958

Key findings

Belvidere crime rates are 45% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Belvidere are 34% lower than the national average
In Belvidere you have a 1 in 79 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Belvidere is safer than 52% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Belvidere has not changed

Belvidere crime map

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The Belvidere crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Belvidere as reported by the local law enforcement agency. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Belvidere crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level.

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Daily Crime In Belvidere (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Belvidere for every 100,000 residents. The Belvidere total amount of daily crime is 1.55 times less than the Illinois average and 1.83 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Belvidere, is 1.67 times less than the Illinois average, and it is 1.52 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Belvidere has a daily crime average that is 1.52 times less than the Illinois average and 1.91 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Belvidere (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Belvidere in comparison to other Illinois communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Belvidere safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Belvidere being safer than 38% of cities in Illinois and 52% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Illinois cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Belvidere. In conclusion, Belvidere ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Belvidere

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Belvidere is 1 in 393

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Belvidere is 1 in 98

The chance of being a victim of crime in Belvidere is 1 in 79

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Belvidere? In Belvidere, IL you have a 1 in 393 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 98 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 79 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Belvidere.

Year Over Year Crime In Belvidere (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Belvidere is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Belvidere has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have not changed in Belvidere, while property crimes in Belvidere have not changed. Total crime has not changed year over year.

Belvidere police department

Item	Belvidere	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	44	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.7	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 44 Belvidere police officers. This results in 1.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 35.3% less than the Illinois average and 47.3% 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}
Kingston, IL	1,170	0	86	86
Timberlane, IL	1,023	92	336	427
Roscoe, IL	10,666	105	610	715
Marengo, IL	8,081	40	723	763
Kirkland, IL	1,662	190	694	883
Davis Junction, IL	2,439	207	758	965
Capron, IL	1,868	209	763	972
Belvidere, IL	25,300	255	1,026	1,281

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Ossining, NY	25,299	367	1,423	1,791
Yukon, OK	25,293	115	2,029	2,144
Salem, VA	25,290	90	2,184	2,274
Salem, VA	25,290	51	1,895	1,947
Immokalee, FL	25,284	653	3,010	3,663
Belvidere, IL	25,300	255	1,026	1,281

Source: The Belvidere, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2020. 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.