Morgan County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Morgan County in IL is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 949 violent crimes and 2,132 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.3 per 100k residents, which is 50.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 195.0 per 100k, 19.2% 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 Rate52.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents949 (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 Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents220 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate195.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,132 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate157.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents385 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,616 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.3 | A | 949 | 106.2 | -50.7% |
| Property Crime | 195.0 | C | 2132 | 163.6 | +19.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 65 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 30 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.9 | A | 220 | 22.3 | -86.9% |
| Burglary | 157.3 | F | 385 | 24.0 | +554.6% |
| Larceny | 33.3 | A | 1616 | 116.4 | -71.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.5 | A | 114 | 22.2 | -93.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Morgan County Sheriff's Office
Jacksonville Police Department
Jacksonville, IL
Waverly Police Department
Waverly, IL
South Jacksonville Police Department
South Jacksonville, IL