Cortland, IL Crime


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Cortland, IL is a small town that has recently seen a spike in crime rates. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Cortland is 11.7, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Cortland is at 22.6, which is just slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. This means that while Cortland may have a lower violent crime rate, it still struggles with property crimes such as theft, burglary, and vandalism. This can be concerning for the residents of Cortland, as they may feel that their sense of safety and security is being threatened. It is important for the community to come together and address the underlying issues that may be contributing to the rise in crime in order to create a safer environment for everyone.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Cortland violent crime is 11.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Cortland property crime is 22.6. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Cortland, IL Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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per 100k
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Pop. Miles Data
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DeKalb, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Maple Park, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Sycamore, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52019
Malta, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92018
Hinckley, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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Maple Park, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Malta, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92018
Hinckley, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Genoa, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Waterman, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122005

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Over 18 years ago

Cortland isn't a bad little town, it's just VERY SMALL. As in doesn't have it's own grocery store and its in the middle of corn fields. But if you like your solitude  More

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Over 18 years ago

Cortland is a small town that most people "drive through" on their way to Sycamore or DeKalb. However, that will most likely change within the next 5 years. The  More

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