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Is Mattoon, Illinois Safe?

Population 16,667 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mattoon is a smaller community of 16,667 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 244.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,934 per 100K.

Mattoon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMattoonIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate255.3323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2192.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate166.0--268.2
Theft Rate1934.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate197.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

255/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2193/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mattoon

Violent crime in Mattoon is below the national average. The rate of 255.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2192.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,934 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mattoon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault166
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery29
046% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary250
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,934
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft197
062% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mattoon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mattoon
255.3
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mattoon
2192.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mattoon Safety

Is Mattoon safe?
Not especially. Mattoon earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mattoon?
244.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 255.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2192.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mattoon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mattoon's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,934 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mattoon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mattoon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mattoon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mattoon?
Crime rates have held steady in Mattoon, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Mattoon compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Mattoon ranks behind about 85% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Mattoon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Mattoon?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.8 per-thousand rate put Mattoon below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 255 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mattoon?
255.3 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (166), robbery (29), and murder (3.0) 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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