Marengo, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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61%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

38%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

66%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Marengo_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	67	n/a (estimate)	885	2,030	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	5.7
Rape	7	n/a	92.5	42.5	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	110.2	66.5
Assault	10	n/a	132.1	150.8	264.1
Violent crime	17	n/a (estimate)	225	310	364
Burglary	9	n/a	118.9	231.8	250.7
Theft	35	n/a	462.3	1,143.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	6	n/a	79.2	344.7	318.7
Property crime	50	n/a (estimate)	660	1,720	1,917

Marengo crime map

The Marengo crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Marengo as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Marengo crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Marengo crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Marengo crime rates are 61% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Marengo are 38% lower than the national average
In Marengo you have a 1 in 113 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Marengo is safer than 39% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Marengo has decreased by 55%

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Daily Crime In Marengo (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Marengo, IL per 100,000 people. In Marengo, the total number of daily crimes is 2.29 times less than the Illinois average and 2.58 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Marengo is 1.38 times less than the Illinois average and 1.62 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Marengo has a daily crime rate that is 2.60 times less than the Illinois average and 2.90 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Marengo (higher is better)

Is Marengo safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Illinois as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Marengo to other cities in the state and across the country, Marengo is 24% safer than other cities of Illinois and 39% safer than other cities in the nation. Marengo has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Marengo

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Marengo is 1 in 446

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Marengo is 1 in 152

The chance of being a victim of crime in Marengo is 1 in 113

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Marengo? In Marengo, IL you have a 1 in 446 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 152 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 113 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Marengo.

Year Over Year Crime In Marengo (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Marengo is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Marengo violent crime rates have decreased by 22%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 61% year over year. Total crimes for Marengo has decreased by 55% in the same time frame.

Marengo police department

Item	Marengo	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	22	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.6	3.3

Sex offenders in Illinois

State	Total offenders	Illinois_/100K	National_/100K
Illinois	32,213	263	266

There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Bull Valley, IL	1,401	0	0	0
Pingree Grove, IL	8,768	0	79	79
Kingston, IL	1,183	0	92	92
Gilberts, IL	7,941	34	183	217
Sleepy Hollow, IL	3,276	0	256	256
Hampshire, IL	5,909	38	228	266
Timberlane, IL	1,158	44	241	285
Marengo, IL	7,871	225	660	885

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lake Geneva, WI	7,872	104	1,511	1,615
West Livingston, TX	7,873	489	2,693	3,181
Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County), MD	7,873	512	2,491	3,004
Lampasas, TX	7,869	367	2,648	3,015
Santa Clara, UT	7,868	137	391	529
Marengo, IL	7,871	225	660	885

Source: The Marengo, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.