Morris, Illinois Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 14,608
Key Insights
- →Morris has a safety grade of C with a violent crime rate of 314.9 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 139.3% from the previous year.
- →3 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 20.5 per 100K.
- →Safer than 24% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.21 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
314.9
+139.3% YoY
Murder Rate
20.5
3 murders
Property Crime Rate
1512.9
221 total
vs National Avg
↓ -12%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 46
Murder3
Rape7
Robbery4
Aggravated Assault32
Property Crime: 221
Burglary20
Larceny-Theft189
Motor Vehicle Theft12
Arson1
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,608 | 46 | 314.9 | 3 | 221 | 1512.9 |
| 2023 | 14,438 | 19 | 131.6 | 0 | 218 | 1509.9 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
C
Safety Grade for Morris
Based on violent crime rate of 314.9 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
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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.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.