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Is McHenry, Illinois Safe?

Population 29,217 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 29,217, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. McHenry earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,741 per 100K.

McHenry Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMcHenryIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate242.7323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1950.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate146.0--268.2
Theft Rate1741.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate239.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

243/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1951/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for McHenry

Violent crime in McHenry is below the national average. The rate of 242.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1950.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,741 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

McHenry Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault146
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary258
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,741
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft239
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How McHenry Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

McHenry
242.7
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

McHenry
1950.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About McHenry Safety

Is McHenry safe?
Not especially. McHenry earns a C with a crime rate of 219.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in McHenry?
219.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 242.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1950.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is McHenry safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. McHenry's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,741 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in McHenry?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in McHenry generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the McHenry police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in McHenry?
Yes, there's been an uptick. McHenry's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does McHenry compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. McHenry ranks behind about 62% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is McHenry to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in McHenry?
Bad. A C grade and 219.4 per-thousand rate put McHenry below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 243 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in McHenry?
242.7 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (146), robbery (47), and murder (2.0) 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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