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Is Macomb, Illinois Safe?

Population 14,530 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Macomb is a smaller community of 14,530 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 239.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,751 per 100K.

Macomb Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMacombIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate405.7323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1992.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate330.0--268.2
Theft Rate1751.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate459.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

239.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

406/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1993/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Macomb

Violent crime in Macomb is close to the national average. The rate of 405.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1992.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,751 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 330 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Macomb Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault330
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary225
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,751
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft459
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Macomb Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Macomb
405.7
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Macomb
1992.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Macomb Safety

Is Macomb safe?
Not especially. Macomb earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Macomb?
239.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 405.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1992.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Macomb safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Macomb's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,751 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Macomb?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Macomb generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Macomb police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Macomb?
Crime rates have held steady in Macomb, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Macomb compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Macomb ranks behind about 77% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Macomb to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Macomb?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.8 per-thousand rate put Macomb below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 406 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Macomb?
405.7 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (330), robbery (61), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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