Belvidere, IL has been experiencing a decrease in crime rates in recent years, with its violent crime rate sitting at 16.3, lower than the national average of 22.7. This is good news for the small city, located about an hour and a half west of Chicago. However, property crime rates in Belvidere are still a cause for concern, with a rate of 22.2 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Belvidere should still take precautions against theft and other property crimes. Despite this, the overall crime rate in Belvidere is relatively low, making it a safe place to live and visit.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Belvidere violent crime is 16.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Belvidere property crime is 22.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.