Morris, Illinois Crime Rate

2 years of data (20232024) · 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

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
202414,60846314.932211512.9
202314,43819131.602181509.9

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.

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