McDonough County Crime & Safety

McDonough County has a total crime rate of 179.0 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (0.0 per 100K) and property crimes (179.0 per 100K).

McDonough County has a safety score of 91/100, rated "Safe". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #34 out of 100 counties in Illinois for safety (1 = safest).

The county's crime rate is drastically lower than the Illinois average of 835.0. Its safety score of 99.7 far outpaces the state average of 98.7, placing it among the top performers in Illinois.

Six reporting agencies documented zero violent crimes per 100K in 2022. Every reported incident fell under property crime at 179.0, reflecting an exceptionally peaceful local environment.

Crime data for McDonough 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.

McDonough County has a safety score of 91/100, which is above the Illinois average of 70/100. Factors such as local law enforcement effectiveness, community programs, socioeconomic conditions, and population density all contribute to lower crime rates in certain counties.