Litchfield, Illinois Crime Rate

2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 6,566

Key Insights

  • →Litchfield has a safety grade of B with a violent crime rate of 228.4 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • →Violent crime rose 17.4% from the previous year.
  • →Safer than 34% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.07 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
228.4
+17.4% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
3137.4
206 total
vs National Avg
↓ -36%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 15

Murder0
Rape7
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault8

Property Crime: 206

Burglary39
Larceny-Theft155
Motor Vehicle Theft12
Arson2

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
20246,56615228.402063137.4
20236,68013194.602593877.2

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

B
Safety Grade for Litchfield

Based on violent crime rate of 228.4 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

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Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

North Vernon, Indiana →Willard, Missouri →Treasure Island, Florida2 →Eastampton Township, New Jersey →Litchfield, Minnesota →

National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

Full Arrest Demographics by Race →Racial Disparities Analysis →Crime Statistics by Race →Who Commits Crime? →

Related Analysis

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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.