D-
37%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
31%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
38%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
Belknap crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Belknap crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Belknap crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Belknap crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleBelknap/100k peopleIllinois/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)3,128 (estimate)2,0302,281
Murdern/an/an/a6.65.7
Rapen/an/an/a42.538.0
Robberyn/an/an/a110.266.5
Assaultn/an/an/a150.8264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)478 (estimate)310364
Burglaryn/an/an/a231.8250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,143.51,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a344.7318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)2,651 (estimate)1,7201,917

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The Belknap crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Belknap as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Belknap crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Belknap crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Belknap crime rates are 37% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Belknap are 31% higher than the national average
      • In Belknap you have a 1 in 32 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Belknap is safer than 17% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Belknap has decreased by 2%

      Belknap, IL Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Illinois has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Illinois has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Belknap each year?
      • 4. Is the Belknap crime rate higher or lower than the Illinois average?
      • 5. Belknap is safer than 6% of all other cities in Illinois.
       
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      Daily Crime In Belknap (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Belknap

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Belknap is 1 in 210
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Belknap is 1 in 38
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Belknap is 1 in 32

      Year Over Year Crime In Belknap (per 100,000 people)

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      Item Belknap Illinois National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a30,690558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a2.63.3

      Sex offenders in Illinois

      State Total offenders Illinois /100K National /100K
      Illinois32,213263266
      There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

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      Belknap, IL1424782,6513,128

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      Source: The Belknap, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.