Is Belvidere or Shaler Township Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Belvidere is safer than Shaler Township (Safety Score 89/100 vs 88/100), with a total crime rate of 593 per 100,000 versus 604 for Shaler Township — 2% lower. Belvidere has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Belvidere has a 100% lower rate.
Belvidere — 5-Year Trend
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Shaler Township — 5-Year Trend
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Belvidere, IL
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Belvidere | Shaler Township | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 592.8 | 604.5 | -11.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 154.1 | 48.5 | +105.6 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 3.7 | -3.7 |
| Rape Rate | 27.7 | 11.2 | +16.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 15.8 | 3.7 | +12.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 106.7 | 29.9 | +76.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 438.7 | 556.0 | -117.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 110.7 | 56.0 | +54.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 276.7 | 485.1 | -208.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 51.4 | 14.9 | +36.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Belvidere or Shaler Township safer?
Belvidere is safer with a total crime rate of 593 per 100K vs 604 for Shaler Township — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Belvidere has a violent crime rate of 154.1 per 100K while Shaler Township has 48.5. Shaler Township has lower violent crime.
About Belvidere, IL
Belvidere, Illinois, the "City of Murals," sits along the Kishwaukee River in Boone County. This former agricultural hub is home to a significant Hispanic population and a large Chrysler assembly plant. With a safety score of 89/100 and a population coverage of 25,302, Belvidere has a total crime rate of 592.8 per 100,000 residents.
About Shaler Township, PA
Shaler Township, a northern suburb of Pittsburgh, spans the hills along Pine Creek. It was once a prominent agricultural area, now a diverse residential community with a population around 28,000. With a safety score of 88/100 and a population coverage of 26,801, Shaler Township has a total crime rate of 604.5 per 100,000 residents.