Belvidere, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Belvidere Police Department serves the city of Belvidere, IL in Boone County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 396 violent crimes and 510 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 87.6 per 100k residents, which is 17.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 55.7 per 100k, 65.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate87.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents396 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate55.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents510 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate27.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents379 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 87.6 | B | 396 | 106.2 | -17.5% |
| Property Crime | 55.7 | A | 510 | 163.6 | -65.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.9 | B | 94 | 22.3 | -28.4% |
| Burglary | 23.9 | C | 91 | 24.0 | -0.6% |
| Larceny | 27.9 | A | 379 | 116.4 | -76.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.0 | A | 39 | 22.2 | -82.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscoe | 12 miles | B 92.3 | A 27.7 | Violent: 5.4% higher Property: 50.3% lower |
| Loves Park | 12 miles | F 171.3 | A 89.9 | Violent: 95.6% higher Property: 61.4% higher |
| Marengo | 12 miles | F 184.9 | A 39.6 | Violent: 111.1% higher Property: 28.9% lower |
| Rockford | 14 miles | F 333.2 | D 216.6 | Violent: 280.4% higher Property: 288.6% higher |
| Machesney Park | 14 miles | B 83.8 | B 123.5 | Violent: 4.3% lower Property: 121.7% higher |