Macon County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Macon County in IL is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,792 violent crimes and 9,644 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.1 per 100k residents, which is -50.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 53.7 per 100k, -67.2% 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 Rate53.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,792 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents277 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents361 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,769 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate53.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,644 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,406 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate30.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,942 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,110 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.1 | A | 5792 | 106.2 | -50.0% |
| Property Crime | 53.7 | A | 9644 | 163.6 | -67.2% |
| Homicide | 0.6 | C | 63 | 0.5 | +10.0% |
| Rape | 7.1 | F | 277 | 3.5 | +100.8% |
| Robbery | 3.8 | B | 361 | 5.8 | -34.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.5 | A | 1769 | 22.3 | -61.8% |
| Burglary | 16.1 | B | 2406 | 24.0 | -33.0% |
| Larceny | 30.5 | A | 5942 | 116.4 | -73.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.3 | A | 1110 | 22.2 | -76.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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