Bloomington, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bloomington Police Department serves the city of Bloomington, IL in Mclean County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,846 violent crimes and 3,219 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 159.4 per 100k residents, which is 50.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 124.4 per 100k, 24.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 DAnnual Rate159.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,846 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents194 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents723 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate124.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,219 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents503 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate106.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,454 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents237 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 159.4 | D | 2846 | 106.2 | +50.1% |
| Property Crime | 124.4 | B | 3219 | 163.6 | -24.0% |
| Rape | 3.9 | C | 194 | 3.5 | +10.0% |
| Robbery | 1.3 | A | 107 | 5.8 | -77.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.0 | A | 723 | 22.3 | -41.8% |
| Burglary | 7.8 | A | 503 | 24.0 | -67.6% |
| Larceny | 106.3 | C | 2454 | 116.4 | -8.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.1 | A | 237 | 22.2 | -59.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chenoa | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 31.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 74.5% lower |
| Heyworth | 0 miles | C 107.2 | A 35.7 | Violent: 32.8% lower Property: 71.3% lower |
| Danvers | 0 miles | B 90.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 43.3% lower Property: N/A |
| Colfax | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 101.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 18.6% lower |
| Hudson | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |