Marengo, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Marengo Police Department serves the city of Marengo, IL in Mchenry County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 201 violent crimes and 112 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 184.9 per 100k residents, which is 74.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 39.6 per 100k, 75.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny 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 FAnnual Rate184.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate39.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 184.9 | F | 201 | 106.2 | +74.1% |
| Property Crime | 39.6 | A | 112 | 163.6 | -75.8% |
| Burglary | 26.4 | C | 17 | 24.0 | +10.0% |
| Larceny | 13.2 | A | 86 | 116.4 | -88.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cary | 9 miles | A 56.0 | A 16.8 | Violent: 69.7% lower Property: 57.6% lower |
| Crystal Lake | 9 miles | D 132.1 | A 100.3 | Violent: 28.6% lower Property: 153.2% higher |
| Harvard | 9 miles | B 74.9 | A 64.2 | Violent: 59.5% lower Property: 62.1% higher |
| Hebron | 9 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Huntley | 9 miles | A 35.3 | A 63.5 | Violent: 80.9% lower Property: 60.4% higher |