Montgomery County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Montgomery County in IL is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 617 violent crimes and 1,782 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 63.5 per 100k residents, which is 40.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 98.3 per 100k, 39.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 AAnnual Rate63.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents617 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents186 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate98.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,782 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents355 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate84.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,322 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents88 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 63.5 | A | 617 | 106.2 | -40.2% |
| Property Crime | 98.3 | A | 1782 | 163.6 | -39.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 47 | 3.5 | -59.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.9 | A | 186 | 22.3 | -60.0% |
| Burglary | 7.1 | A | 355 | 24.0 | -70.2% |
| Larceny | 84.4 | B | 1322 | 116.4 | -27.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.8 | A | 88 | 22.2 | -69.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
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