The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Marshall County, IL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Marshall County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Marshall County.

 

Marshall County, IL Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A+
Other Crime Grade
A

$3.34 million

Cost of Crime™ for Marshall County, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $647 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Marshall County in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Marshall County, IL Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US county. Marshall County ranks in the 97th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 97% of counties but less safe than 3%. This analysis applies only to Marshall County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Marshall County is 14.83 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Marshall County Residents generally consider the south part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Marshall County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 51 in the west areas to 1 in 93 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Marshall County, IL see the most incidents - about 52 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Marshall County, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Marshall County for 2025 is $3,339,506. This translates to approximately $279 per resident and $647 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Marshall County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Marshall County Compared to Other Counties?

Marshall County, IL: $279
Cook County, IL: $561
Kendall County, IL: $224
Illinois: $420
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Marshall County is $279 per year, which is $185 less than the national average and $141 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Marshall County:
  • In Cook County, IL, crime costs $561 per person, which is $282 more than in Marshall County.
  • In Kendall County, IL, crime costs $224 per person, which is $55 less than in Marshall County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Marshall County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Marshall County
Cost per Marshall County Resident
Murder
$1.07 million
$89
Rape/Sexual Assault
$550,747
$46
Robbery
$331,448
$28
Assault
$280,216
$23
Kidnapping
$71,439
$6
Vehicle Theft
$104,230
$9
Burglary
$147,852
$12
Theft
$310,184
$26
Arson
$20,873
$2
Vandalism
$283,833
$24
Animal Cruelty
$1,452
$0
Drug Crimes
$107,395
$9
Identity Theft
$61,985
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$3,339,506
$279

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Marshall County, IL

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Marshall County totals $9,977,573 ($834 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,317,079 ($1,113 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Marshall County crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the west part of the county has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Marshall County has 1, have the same problem. Of Marshall County’s 11,964 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Marshall County Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Marshall County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8155
Robbery
0.8807
Rape
0.7592
Murder
0.0475
Total Violent Crime
2.503 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.006
Vehicle Theft
0.5626
Burglary
1.363
Arson
0.0722
Total Property Crime
7.003 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0985
Drug Crimes
1.214
Vandalism
3.321
Identity Theft
0.6694
Animal Cruelty
0.0164
Total "Other" Rate
5.319 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Marshall County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Marshall County.

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A
A+
A
A-
B+
B+
B
B-
A
A
A-
A+
A+
A
A
A-
A
A-
B
A-
A
A
A+

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Marshall County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C-
D+
D+
C
D-
D-
D+
D-
D-
B+
A+
A+
F
D
D
C
D+
D+
A
A-
A-
D
D-
D-
B-
C
C
C+
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Marshall County is safer than the Illinois state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Marshall County, IL average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Marshall County schools on SchoolGrade

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