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Rockford, Illinois: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Rockford had 9.0 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 3.6 times the Illinois rate (2.5). The median household income is $54,752 and the median home value is $129,000. About 147,521 people live in Rockford.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Rockford?
In 2025 the Rockford Police Department reported 1,324 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 9.0 per 1,000 people. That is about 3.6 times the Illinois rate (2.5), and about 2.7 times the national rate (3.3). 11 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. There were also 3,681 property crimes, a rate of 25.0 per 1,000. Car thefts stand out: 5.4 per 1,000, about 2.8 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 2,223 were reported, the count is down 40%.
| Offense (2025) | Rockford count | Per 1,000 | Illinois per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,324 | 9.0 | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 11 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 103 | 0.70 | 0.45 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 123 | 0.84 | 0.60 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,087 | 7.4 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 3,681 | 25.0 | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 414 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,469 | 16.8 | 11.1 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 798 | 5.4 | 2.4 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Rockford changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,223 | 3,679 | 20 |
| 2022 | 2,116 | 3,894 | 17 |
| 2023 | 1,683 | 3,955 | 17 |
| 2024 | 1,573 | 3,678 | 19 |
| 2025 | 1,324 | 3,681 | 11 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Rockford Police Department's own reports.
How does Rockford compare with Illinois?
Rockford's median household earns $54,752 a year, 34% lower than the state figure ($83,390). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $129,000, and half of renters pay more than $985 a month. About 147,521 people live on 65 square miles of land, roughly 2,259 per square mile. The city lies in Winnebago County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Rockford | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 147,521 | 12,694,798 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $54,752 | $83,390 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $129,000 | $263,300 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $985 | $1,274 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.5% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 21.3% | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 23.5% | 37.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 54.9% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.7 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Rockford?
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Rockford: Southeast Rockford Ground Water Contamination and Interstate Pollution Control, Inc.. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Rockford has 4 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. Tallest on the list: Alpine Dam (48 ft) and Page Park Dam (41 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Winnebago County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Rockford?
No highway work zones were listed in Rockford city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Rockford?
Inside the city limits there are 43 public schools (2024-25) and 10 private schools (2023-24). 12 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Lowden State Park and Rock Cut State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Rockford
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Rockford city limits. There are 2 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
13 liquor stores are on the map inside the Rockford city limits: Artale and Co. (Rockford), B J's Place (Rockford), Binny's Beverage Depot (Rockford), Cork Keg & Spirits (Rockford), KONA Liquors - a.k.a N-N Food&liquor (Rockford), Liquorland (Rockford), MaxMart (Rockford), North Town Liquor (Rockford) and 5 more. Illinois has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Rockford city limits on the map.
See them on the map: liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Rockford?
In 2025, Rockford had 9.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,324 reported), about 3.6 times the Illinois rate (2.5). The property-crime rate was 25.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Rockford?
$54,752 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $83,390 for Illinois.
How much do homes cost in Rockford?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $129,000 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $263,300 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Rockford?
Winnebago County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Janesville, WI (30 mi) · Elgin, IL (41 mi) · Hoffman Estates, IL (49 mi) · Aurora, IL (52 mi) · Schaumburg, IL (53 mi) · Palatine, IL (53 mi)
More: Illinois statewide numbers · county page: Winnebago County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Rockford city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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