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Crime rate in McHenry, Illinois (IL): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in McHenry, IL compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in McHenry, IL

The 2022 crime rate in McHenry, IL is 63 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 3.9 times smaller than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 35.2% U.S. cities. The 2022 McHenry crime rate rose by 21% compared to 2021. In the last 5 years McHenry has seen decreasing violent crime and decline of property crime.
See how dangerous McHenry, IL is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
McHenry:

62.8
McCullom Lake:

26.8
Johnsburg:

53.8
Lakemoor:

88.9
Holiday Hills:

27.8
Prairie Grove:

7.6
Bull Valley:

10.0
Wonder Lake:

32.0
Island Lake:

47.0
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in McHenry by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(3.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(3.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
9
(33.3)
10
(36.9)
17
(62.9)
7
(26.2)
9
(33.8)
6
(22.6)
13
(48.9)
25
(94.2)
20
(74.4)
8
(29.6)
8
(29.6)
8
(29.5)
8
(29.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
4
(14.6)
2
(7.4)
5
(18.5)
2
(7.4)
6
(22.4)
4
(15.0)
4
(15.1)
2
(7.5)
3
(11.3)
3
(11.2)
0
(0.0)
2
(7.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(3.6)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
36
(131.0)
25
(92.6)
26
(96.0)
16
(59.2)
24
(89.7)
11
(41.4)
28
(105.5)
24
(90.3)
23
(86.7)
25
(93.0)
32
(118.4)
24
(88.7)
3
(11.1)
9
(32.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
58
(211.0)
55
(203.8)
50
(184.7)
28
(103.6)
30
(112.1)
38
(142.9)
24
(90.4)
27
(101.6)
25
(94.2)
26
(96.7)
14
(51.8)
16
(59.1)
14
(51.6)
13
(47.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
419
(1,524)
480
(1,778)
532
(1,965)
383
(1,417)
395
(1,476)
286
(1,076)
250
(942.2)
372
(1,399)
362
(1,364)
241
(896.1)
210
(777.2)
195
(720.6)
139
(512.8)
180
(651.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
6
(21.8)
7
(25.9)
12
(44.3)
6
(22.2)
9
(33.6)
8
(30.1)
6
(22.6)
4
(15.0)
8
(30.1)
21
(78.1)
5
(18.5)
9
(33.3)
6
(22.1)
9
(32.6)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(3.6)
3
(11.1)
2
(7.4)
1
(3.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(3.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(7.4)
2
(7.2)
City-Data.com crime index108.0142.3149.4130.1115.295.389.5131.3159.6130.383.679.251.762.8

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 42 registered sex offenders living in McHenry, Illinois as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in McHenry is 632 to 1.



Violent crime rate in 2022
McHenry:

47.1
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2021
McHenry:

35.0
U.S. Average:

224.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
McHenry:

77.6
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
McHenry:

88.8
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
McHenry:

126.4
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
McHenry:

143.2
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
McHenry:

105.3
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
McHenry:

82.9
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
McHenry:

62.1
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
McHenry:

82.2
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
McHenry:

96.2
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
McHenry:

94.2
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
McHenry:

90.8
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
McHenry:

72.8
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
McHenry:

94.1
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
McHenry:

85.7
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
McHenry:

92.9
U.S. Average:

232.6

Property crime rate in 2022
McHenry:

46.9
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2021
McHenry:

39.3
U.S. Average:

157.8

Property crime rate in 2020
McHenry:

52.8
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
McHenry:

52.0
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
McHenry:

75.9
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
McHenry:

91.6
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
McHenry:

92.5
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
McHenry:

68.6
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
McHenry:

86.9
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
McHenry:

101.3
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
McHenry:

94.9
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
McHenry:

141.8
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
McHenry:

133.6
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
McHenry:

121.7
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
McHenry:

143.5
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
McHenry:

146.2
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
McHenry:

154.4
U.S. Average:

317.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 77 (47 officers - 36 male; 11 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.73
Illinois average:

2.84

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 78 (46 officers - 36 male; 10 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.70
Illinois average:

3.04

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 76 (48 officers - 40 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.78
Illinois average:

3.21

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 75 (46 officers - 39 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.73
Illinois average:

3.15

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 57 (46 officers - 38 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.73
Illinois average:

3.16

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 64 (47 officers - 40 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.77
Illinois average:

2.42

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 58 (45 officers - 40 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.69
Illinois average:

3.28

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 59 (45 officers - 38 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.68
Illinois average:

2.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 59 (45 officers - 38 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.67
Illinois average:

2.76

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 60 (45 officers - 38 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.66
Illinois average:

2.78

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 58 (44 officers - 38 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.63
Illinois average:

2.78

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 62 (47 officers - 41 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.71
Illinois average:

2.86

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 62 (45 officers - 40 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.66
Illinois average:

2.91

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 64 (48 officers - 42 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.81
Illinois average:

2.92

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 60 (45 officers - 38 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.80
Illinois average:

2.92

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 66 (49 officers - 42 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.03
Illinois average:

2.87

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 64 (48 officers - 42 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.07
Illinois average:

2.88

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 63 (47 officers - 42 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.07
Illinois average:

2.90

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in McHenry, IL
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 60050.