Rockford, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Rockford Police Department serves the city of Rockford, IL in Winnebago County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 26,429 violent crimes and 20,819 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 333.2 per 100k residents, which is 213.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 216.6 per 100k, 32.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 FAnnual Rate333.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents26,429 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents599 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,114 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate84.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents8,032 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate216.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents20,819 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate50.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,803 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate133.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,963 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate30.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,780 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 333.2 | F | 26429 | 106.2 | +213.7% |
| Property Crime | 216.6 | D | 20819 | 163.6 | +32.4% |
| Rape | 6.2 | F | 599 | 3.5 | +74.5% |
| Robbery | 11.7 | F | 1114 | 5.8 | +100.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 84.3 | F | 8032 | 22.3 | +278.8% |
| Burglary | 50.0 | F | 3803 | 24.0 | +108.3% |
| Larceny | 133.0 | C | 13963 | 116.4 | +14.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 30.9 | D | 2780 | 22.2 | +39.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Heterosexual | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machesney Park | 0 miles | B 83.8 | B 123.5 | Violent: 74.8% lower Property: 43.0% lower |
| Loves Park | 4 miles | F 171.3 | A 89.9 | Violent: 48.6% lower Property: 58.5% lower |
| Cherry Valley | 6 miles | F 174.9 | F 699.8 | Violent: 47.5% lower Property: 223.0% higher |
| Pecatonica | 6 miles | A 49.0 | A 98.0 | Violent: 85.3% lower Property: 54.7% lower |
| Durand | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 73.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 66.3% lower |