Located in southern Illinois, Massac County has a lower than average crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Massac County is 21.3 per 1,000 residents, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Massac County is 35.3 per 1,000 residents, slightly lower than the US average of 35.4. However, this does not mean that Massac County is immune to crime. In fact, there have been several high-profile cases of violent crime in the county in recent years, causing concern and fear among its residents. While the overall crime rate may be lower, it is important for local law enforcement to remain vigilant and continue working to keep the community safe.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Massac County violent crime is 21.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Massac County property crime is 35.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Massac, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Paducah, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Paducah, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.