Macon County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Macon County in IL is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,201 violent crimes and 11,022 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.2 per 100k residents, which is 50.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 62.8 per 100k, 61.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate52.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,201 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents313 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents374 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,860 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate62.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,022 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,688 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate40.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,959 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,179 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.2 | A | 6201 | 106.2 | -50.8% |
| Property Crime | 62.8 | A | 11022 | 163.6 | -61.6% |
| Homicide | 0.5 | C | 71 | 0.5 | -8.4% |
| Rape | 5.9 | F | 313 | 3.5 | +67.4% |
| Robbery | 3.2 | A | 374 | 5.8 | -45.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.1 | A | 1860 | 22.3 | -68.2% |
| Burglary | 16.3 | B | 2688 | 24.0 | -32.1% |
| Larceny | 40.6 | A | 6959 | 116.4 | -65.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.4 | A | 1179 | 22.2 | -80.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Macon County Sheriff's Office
Blue Mound Police Department
Blue Mound, IL
Decatur Police Department
Decatur, IL
Maroa Police Department
Maroa, IL
Mount Zion Police Department
Mount Zion, IL
Decatur Park District
Warrensburg Police Department
Warrensburg, IL