Located in central Illinois, Macon has a lower crime rate compared to the national average. According to
, Macon's violent crime rate is 11.7, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, property crime is slightly higher at 19.6, still lower than the national average of 35.4. Even though Macon may have a lower crime rate, it is not immune to criminal activity. The most common types of crime reported in Macon include theft, burglary, and assault. Despite efforts by local law enforcement to reduce crime, residents are still encouraged to take precautions to protect themselves and their property.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Macon violent crime is 11.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Macon property crime is 19.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Macon, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Moweaqua, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Moweaqua, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.