Belleville, Illinois Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 40,225
Key Insights
- →Belleville has a safety grade of D with a violent crime rate of 532.0 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 28.5% from the previous year.
- →6 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 14.9 per 100K.
- →Safer than 11% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.29 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
532.0
+28.5% YoY
Murder Rate
14.9
6 murders
Property Crime Rate
1812.3
729 total
vs National Avg
↑ 48%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 214
Murder6
Rape31
Robbery15
Aggravated Assault162
Property Crime: 729
Burglary234
Larceny-Theft363
Motor Vehicle Theft132
Arson9
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40,225 | 214 | 532.0 | 6 | 729 | 1812.3 |
| 2023 | 40,820 | 169 | 414.0 | 3 | 700 | 1714.8 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
D
Safety Grade for Belleville
Based on violent crime rate of 532.0 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.