McCook, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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872%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

139%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

1,022%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	McCook_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	48	n/a (estimate)	20,601	2,004	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.8	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	46.9	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	90.2	60.6
Assault	2	n/a	858.4	146.3	256.1
Violent crime	2	n/a (estimate)	858	289	359
Burglary	4	n/a	1,716.7	290.5	229.2
Theft	38	n/a	16,309.0	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	1,716.7	290.4	258.8
Property crime	46	n/a (estimate)	19,743	1,715	1,760

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McCook crime map

The McCook crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in McCook 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 McCook crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the McCook 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

McCook crime rates are 872% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in McCook are 139% higher than the national average
In McCook you have a 1 in 5 chance of becoming a victim of crime
McCook is safer than 46% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in McCook has increased by 19%

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Daily Crime In McCook (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in McCook

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in McCook is 1 in 117

The chance of being a victim of property crime in McCook is 1 in 6

The chance of being a victim of crime in McCook is 1 in 5

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

McCook police department

Item	McCook	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	20	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	87.3	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 20 McCook police officers. This results in 87.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 3198.8% greater than the Illinois average and 2586% greater than the National average.

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}
Stone Park, IL	4,842	92	138	230
Western Springs, IL	13,247	8	273	280
Homer Glen, IL	24,521	16	277	293
Indian Head Park, IL	3,744	0	312	312
Willow Springs, IL	5,610	0	390	390
Clarendon Hills, IL	8,834	0	434	434
Palos Hills, IL	17,172	68	411	479
McCook, IL	317	858	19,743	20,601

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Gillsville, GA	317	259	1,329	1,587
Hitterdal, MN	317	372	2,322	2,694
Prague, NE	317	303	2,242	2,545
Kempton, IL	317	416	2,470	2,887
Ute, IA	317	333	1,778	2,111
McCook, IL	317	858	19,743	20,601

Source: The McCook, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.