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Is Mahomet, Illinois Safe?

Population 10,516 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mahomet is a smaller community of 10,516 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 253.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,353 per 100K.

Mahomet Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMahometIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate379.9323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2157.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate302.0--268.2
Theft Rate1353.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate264.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

380/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2158/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mahomet

Violent crime in Mahomet is close to the national average. The rate of 379.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2157.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,353 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 302 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Mahomet Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault302
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery85
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary323
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,353
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft264
083% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mahomet Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mahomet
379.9
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mahomet
2157.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mahomet Safety

Is Mahomet safe?
Not especially. Mahomet earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.8 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 Mahomet?
253.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 379.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2157.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mahomet safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mahomet's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,353 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mahomet?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mahomet generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mahomet police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mahomet?
No. Crime in Mahomet has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Mahomet compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Mahomet ranks behind about 75% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Mahomet to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Mahomet?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.8 per-thousand rate put Mahomet below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 380 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mahomet?
379.9 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (302), robbery (85), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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