Morgan County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Morgan County in IL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 863 violent crimes and 1,898 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 62.6 per 100k residents, which is -41.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 252.8 per 100k, +54.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate62.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents863 (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/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents190 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate252.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,898 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate206.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents285 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate40.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,490 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 62.6 | A | 863 | 106.2 | -41.1% |
| Property Crime | 252.8 | D | 1898 | 163.6 | +54.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 54 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 28 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.9 | A | 190 | 22.3 | -82.5% |
| Burglary | 206.1 | F | 285 | 24.0 | +757.8% |
| Larceny | 40.9 | A | 1490 | 116.4 | -64.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.9 | A | 106 | 22.2 | -91.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jacksonville Police Department
Jacksonville, IL
Waverly Police Department
Waverly, IL
South Jacksonville Police Department
South Jacksonville, IL