Crime Safety Grade

C

Rockford, IL Crime Rate

Lower crime than 59% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 95+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Rockford Safe?

With an overall crime index of 104, Rockford has a 4% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 236. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Jefferson Ridge earning an A+ grade while Riverview rates D-.

Crime Index Comparison

Rockford
104
Illinois Avg
103
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
104
4% above average
Violent Crime
106
6% above average
Property Crime
113
13% above average
Safe Areas
86%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Rockford

1 in 236

Property crime: 1 in 221

Where Is It Safe in Rockford?

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Rockford Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 25% above avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 1% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 104 ▲ 4%
Assault Violent 114 ▲ 14%
Robbery Violent 101 ▲ 1%
Burglary Property 99 ▼ 1%
Larceny / Theft Property 125 ▲ 25%
Vehicle Theft Property 116 ▲ 16%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Rockford Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Jefferson Ridge A+ 26
2 Maplewood A+ 12
3 CMC A+ 26
4 Spring Lake A+ 14
5 Tower Hill Estates A+ 47
6 Palomino A+ 80
7 Nottingham Manor A+ 65
8 Calvin Park Boulevard A+ 57
9 Tullocks Woods A+ 60
10 Cinnamon Lane A+ 24
11 North Highland A+ 55
12 Parkland A+ 20
13 Quail Run A 40
14 Meadow Ridge A 30
15 Reid Farm A 30
16 Glenview Road / Brookview / Edgebrook A 36
17 Red Oaks A 22
18 Palmwood A 42
19 Chicago Rockford International Airport A 120
20 Rolling Dale A 32
21 Edgebrook A 86
22 Crestdale Drive A 71
23 Birch Avenue / White Oak A 71
24 Creekside Condos A 71
25 Creekside A 71
26 Camp Grant A 108
27 Westvale A 45
28 Marimark A 36
29 Sinnissippi Park A 97
30 Edgewater A 79
31 Twin Sisters Hills A 42
32 Arnold A 25
33 Guilford Country Club Estates A 100
34 Kelly Meadow A 98
35 Marsh / Singleton A 59
36 Lundvall James Blocks A 70
37 Jacoby Heights A 115
38 Brown Hills / Knightville A 115
39 Fairgrounds A 75
40 Alpine Hills A 22
41 Churchill Grove A 138
42 Bluffside Hights A 110
43 Mulford Hills A 101
44 30th Street A 73
45 Pine Manor A- 62
46 Belle Meade A- 67
47 Parker Woods A- 100
48 Calvin Park Hills A- 103
49 Creek Bend East Condos A- 116
50 Summerfield Commons A- 116
51 Bell Harbour Condos A- 116
52 Five Pointers A- 105
53 Rolling Green A- 113
54 One By One A- 78
55 Union Park Unites A- 135
56 Gregory Heights A- 125
57 Miracle Mile A- 123
58 Alpine Ridge A- 108
59 Deer Point Estates B+ 96
60 Hillview B+ 121
61 Beverly Park B+ 126
62 Highland Area B+ 140
63 South Independence Group B+ 107
64 Southeast Helping Hands B+ 154
65 Victory Homes Co-op B+ 134
66 Keith Creek B+ 140
67 North End Square B+ 143
68 Oaks B+ 159
69 Halsted Road B+ 147
70 Colonial Crest B 145
71 Swifft B 121
72 Northwest United B 135
73 Rovena Parkway Group B 177
74 Stonegate B 150
75 Rockview B 176
76 Jackson Oaks B 158
77 Ed-Vera B 166
78 River District B 148
79 Bildahl / Lapey B 171
80 Signal Hill B- 160
81 Bello Reserve B- 139
82 Prairie Hill B- 193
83 Victoria Harding C+ 117
84 South Sixth Street C+ 168
85 West Gateway Coalition C+ 146
86 Cunningham Street Ethnic Village C+ 143
87 Midtown District C+ 172
88 Take It Back C 170
89 Central Park C 160
90 Garfield Avenue Historic District C 162
91 Concord Commons C- 178
92 Haight Village Historic District C- 200
93 ORCHiD 3rd Union College D+ 180
94 Coronado Haskell D 185
95 Riverview D- 196

Rockford Crime by Zip Code

61107
A Index: 86
61114
A Index: 65
61112
A Index: 97
61108
A- Index: 87
61109
A- Index: 103
61103
B+ Index: 135
61101
B Index: 130
61102
B Index: 117
61104
B- Index: 159

Rockford Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
280,337
Median Income
$44,771
Home Value
$94,448
Median Rent
$784
Home Ownership
54%

Racial Demographics

White
61.7%
Black
18.8%
Hispanic
17.1%
Asian
3.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Rockford?
Rockford has an overall crime index of 104, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 86% of neighborhoods in Rockford are rated A or B for safety.
Is Rockford safe to live in?
Rockford has a crime safety grade of C. Higher than average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rockford?
The safest neighborhoods in Rockford based on crime data include Jefferson Ridge, Maplewood, CMC, Spring Lake, and Tower Hill Estates. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Rockford crime compare to the national average?
Rockford's overall crime index is 104 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 4% higher than the typical US city.

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