Montgomery County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Montgomery County in IL is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 418 violent crimes and 1,425 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 76.8 per 100k residents, which is -27.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 125.6 per 100k, -23.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate76.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents418 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate125.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,425 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents230 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate110.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,117 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 76.8 | B | 418 | 106.2 | -27.7% |
| Property Crime | 125.6 | B | 1425 | 163.6 | -23.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 31 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.5 | A | 95 | 22.3 | -44.0% |
| Burglary | 6.0 | A | 230 | 24.0 | -75.1% |
| Larceny | 110.1 | C | 1117 | 116.4 | -5.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.5 | A | 66 | 22.2 | -57.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hillsboro Police Department
Hillsboro, IL
Litchfield Police Department
Litchfield, IL
Nokomis Police Department
Nokomis, IL
Raymond Police Department
Raymond, IL
Witt Police Department
Witt, IL