Montgomery, Illinois Crime Rate

2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 22,489

Key Insights

  • →Montgomery has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 115.6 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • →Violent crime rose 24% from the previous year.
  • →Safer than 57% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.13 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
115.6
+24.0% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
911.6
205 total
vs National Avg
↓ -68%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 26

Murder0
Rape14
Robbery2
Aggravated Assault10

Property Crime: 205

Burglary25
Larceny-Theft162
Motor Vehicle Theft18
Arson2

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
202422,48926115.60205911.6
202322,5362193.20172763.2

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

A
Safety Grade for Montgomery

Based on violent crime rate of 115.6 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

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Similar Cities

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

Champlin, Minnesota →Essex, Vermont →Altoona, Iowa →Helena, Alabama →Watauga, Texas →

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.