Macon, IL has safety grade D, a population of about 1,091, an overall crime rate near 9,808 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Macon, IL is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Macon, IL for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Macon, IL Crime Rate and Safety Report
Macon, IL crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 45.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 48.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
45.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Macon, IL demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (48.6% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 107 incidents suggests Macon maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Macon demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Macon, IL Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1745941, a total of 107 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is property crime, accounting for 52 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent, with 35 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 8 incidents, burglary/breaking & entering with 6 incidents, motor vehicle theft with 2 incidents, and stolen property offenses with 1 incident. Assault is the second most common crime category, with 47 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. Sex offenses account for 4 incidents, with the data indicating two separate entries for "Sex Offenses" with counts of 1 and 3 respectively. Homicide accounts for 2 incidents, both classified as homicide offenses. The "others" category also accounts for 2 incidents, split between arson and fraud offenses, each with 1 incident.
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Safety109.3
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Safety101.3
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FAQ about crime in Macon, IL
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Macon, IL.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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