Kankakee, IL County has a reputation for being a high-crime area, particularly when it comes to violent crime. According to recent statistics, the county's violent crime rate is 13.2, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, this does not mean that residents of Kankakee County can rest easy. Property crime is also a concern, with a rate of 26.8 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that while violent crime may be lower, residents still need to be vigilant about protecting their belongings. Despite these challenges, law enforcement in Kankakee County is working diligently to address the crime rates and keep the community safe.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Kankakee County violent crime is 13.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Kankakee County property crime is 26.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Kankakee, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Tinley Park, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Tinley Park, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.