Massac County Crime & Safety

Massac County, Illinois

Safety Score

28/100

Higher = safer

Safety Rating

High Crime

Total Crime Rate

1747.4

per 100K population

Crime Statistics

Violent Crime Rate

191.0

per 100K population

National avg 380.7

Property Crime Rate

1556.4

per 100K population

National avg 1954.4

Safety Score

28/100

Higher = safer

State avg 70/100

State Safety Rank

#89

of 100 counties (1 = safest)

Data Story

About Crime & Safety in Massac County, Illinois

Higher rates but still below national average

Massac County reports a total crime rate of 1747.4 per 100K, which is lower than the national average of 2,385.5. However, its safety score of 97.2 is lower than many of its Illinois peers.

Trailing the Illinois safety average

The county's crime rate of 1747.4 is more than double the Illinois state average of 835.0. This places Massac County significantly below the state safety score average of 98.7.

Massac faces more challenges than neighbors

Compared to nearby Mason County at 711.3, Massac's crime rate is considerably higher. It also contrasts sharply with McHenry County, which maintains a much lower rate of 424.6 per 100K.

Property crime is the primary concern

Violent crime sits at 191.0 per 100K, while property crime is the main driver at 1556.4. Three reporting agencies track these figures, showing that theft and burglary are the most common public safety issues.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Massac County, IL?

Massac County has a total crime rate of 1747.4 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (191.0 per 100K) and property crimes (1556.4 per 100K).

Is Massac County, IL safe?

Massac County has a safety score of 28/100, rated "High Crime". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #89 out of 100 counties in Illinois for safety (1 = safest).

How does Massac County crime compare to the Illinois average?

The county's crime rate of 1747.4 is more than double the Illinois state average of 835.0. This places Massac County significantly below the state safety score average of 98.7.

What types of crime are most common in Massac County?

How is crime data measured and reported for Massac County?

Crime data for Massac County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

What is being done about crime in Massac County?

Massac County has a safety score of 28/100, which is below the Illinois average of 70/100. Many counties with above-average crime rates invest in community policing, crime prevention programs, neighborhood watch initiatives, and social services aimed at reducing crime over time.