Litchfield, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Litchfield Police Department serves the city of Litchfield, IL in Montgomery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 261 violent crimes and 1,049 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 164.7 per 100k residents, which is 55.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 434.1 per 100k, 165.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 164.7 | D | 261 | 106.2 | +55.0% |
| Property Crime | 434.1 | F | 1049 | 163.6 | +165.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.0 | B | 46 | 22.3 | -32.7% |
| Burglary | 29.9 | D | 154 | 24.0 | +24.6% |
| Larceny | 404.2 | F | 847 | 116.4 | +247.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Olive | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 51.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 88.1% lower |
| Hillsboro | 9 miles | F 172.1 | A 51.6 | Violent: 4.5% higher Property: 88.1% lower |
| Gillespie | 9 miles | A 64.6 | F 322.9 | Violent: 60.8% lower Property: 25.6% lower |
| Nokomis | 10 miles | A 47.4 | B 142.1 | Violent: 71.2% lower Property: 67.3% lower |
| Raymond | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |