Morton, Illinois Crime Rate

2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 17,592

Key Insights

  • →Morton has a safety grade of A+ with a violent crime rate of 85.3 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • →Violent crime dropped 54.9% from the previous year.
  • →Safer than 65% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.10 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
85.3
-54.9% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
824.2
145 total
vs National Avg
↓ -76%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 15

Murder0
Rape5
Robbery2
Aggravated Assault8

Property Crime: 145

Burglary33
Larceny-Theft103
Motor Vehicle Theft9
Arson1

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
202417,5921585.30145824.2
202317,45233189.10157899.6

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

A+
Safety Grade for Morton

Based on violent crime rate of 85.3 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

Compare Morton →Illinois Overview →City Rankings →Safety Score Tool →

Similar Cities

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

Kaukauna, Wisconsin →Cinnaminson Township, New Jersey →North Canton, Ohio →Plainville, Connecticut →Clayton, Missouri →

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

The Great Crime Decline →Gun Violence Data →Violent Crime Overview →Property Crime →
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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.