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Is Montgomery, Illinois Safe?

Population 21,978 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Montgomery is a smaller community of 21,978 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 214.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,602 per 100K.

Montgomery Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMontgomeryIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate350.2323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1790.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate264.0--268.2
Theft Rate1602.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate266.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

214.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

350/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1791/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Montgomery

Violent crime in Montgomery is close to the national average. The rate of 350.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1790.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,602 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Montgomery Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault264
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary290
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,602
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft266
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Montgomery Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Montgomery
350.2
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Montgomery
1790.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Montgomery Safety

Is Montgomery safe?
Not especially. Montgomery earns a C with a crime rate of 214.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Montgomery?
214.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 350.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1790.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Montgomery safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Montgomery has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Montgomery?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Montgomery generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Montgomery police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Montgomery?
Crime rates have held steady in Montgomery, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Montgomery compare to other cities in Illinois?
Middle of the pack for Illinois. Montgomery isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Illinois cities.
How safe is Montgomery to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Montgomery?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Montgomery?
350.2 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (264), robbery (80), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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