Crime Safety Grade

A

Machesney Park, IL Crime Rate

Lower crime than 74% of U.S. cities

Based on FBI UCR & local law enforcement data · Updated March 2026

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Is Machesney Park Safe?

With an overall crime index of 87, Machesney Park has a 13% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 255. 100% of Machesney Park neighborhoods are rated A or B for safety, while 0% have high crime rates.

Crime Index Comparison

Machesney Park
87
Illinois Avg
103
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
87
13% below average
Violent Crime
98
2% below average
Property Crime
93
7% below average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Machesney Park

1 in 255

Property crime: 1 in 269

Where Is It Safe in Machesney Park?

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Machesney Park Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Robbery · 42% above avg
Lowest Risk
Assault · 38% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 91 ▼ 9%
Assault Violent 62 ▼ 38%
Robbery Violent 142 ▲ 42%
Burglary Property 106 ▲ 6%
Larceny / Theft Property 82 ▼ 18%
Vehicle Theft Property 91 ▼ 9%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Machesney Park Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Dixon Pines A+ 20
2 Bayview Watch A 153

Machesney Park Crime by Zip Code

61115
A Index: 82

Machesney Park Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
22,709
Median Income
$64,263
Home Value
$127,489
Median Rent
$971
Home Ownership
78%

Racial Demographics

White
87.8%
Black
3.2%
Hispanic
6.3%
Asian
1.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Machesney Park?
Machesney Park has an overall crime index of 87, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in Machesney Park are rated A or B for safety.
Is Machesney Park safe to live in?
Machesney Park has a crime safety grade of A. Very very low crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Machesney Park?
The safest neighborhoods in Machesney Park based on crime data include Dixon Pines, and Bayview Watch. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Machesney Park crime compare to the national average?
Machesney Park's overall crime index is 87 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 13% lower than the typical US city.

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