Morris, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Morris Police Department serves the city of Morris, IL in Grundy County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 475 violent crimes and 1,213 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.4 per 100k residents, which is 47.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 159.3 per 100k, 2.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate55.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents475 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate159.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,213 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate152.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,043 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.4 | A | 475 | 106.2 | -47.8% |
| Property Crime | 159.3 | C | 1213 | 163.6 | -2.6% |
| Burglary | 6.9 | A | 116 | 24.0 | -71.2% |
| Larceny | 152.4 | D | 1043 | 116.4 | +30.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal City | 5 miles | A 17.4 | A 17.4 | Violent: 68.7% lower Property: 89.1% lower |
| Mazon | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Diamond | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Minooka | 10 miles | A 7.8 | A 15.6 | Violent: 85.9% lower Property: 90.2% lower |
| Channahon | 12 miles | A 35.3 | A 42.4 | Violent: 36.3% lower Property: 73.4% lower |