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Bellwood, IL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Bellwood Police Department serves the city of Bellwood, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,570 violent crimes and 1,653 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 163.2 per 100k residents, which is 53.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 123.8 per 100k, 24.3% 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 1 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 D
Annual Rate163.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,570 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents332 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate123.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,653 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents262 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate106.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,052 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents325 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime163.2D1570106.2+53.7%
Property Crime123.8B1653163.6-24.3%
Homicide5.6F140.5+956.6%
Aggravated Assault11.3A33222.3-49.4%
Burglary11.3A26224.0-53.1%
Larceny106.9C1052116.4-8.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft5.6A32522.2-74.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Buddhist 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Broadview 0 miles
A 13.2
C 158.2
Violent: 91.9% lower
Property: 27.8% higher
Sauk Village 0 miles
B 84.9
A 74.3
Violent: 48.0% lower
Property: 40.0% lower
Willow Springs 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Wilmette 0 miles
A 22.3
A 78.2
Violent: 86.3% lower
Property: 36.9% lower
Glenview 0 miles
C 124.4
B 113.7
Violent: 23.8% lower
Property: 8.2% lower