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Is Morris, Illinois Safe?

Population 14,669 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Morris is a smaller community of 14,669 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 237.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,757 per 100K.

Morris Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMorrisIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate254.6323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2124.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate190.0--268.2
Theft Rate1757.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate515.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

255/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2124/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Morris

Violent crime in Morris is below the national average. The rate of 254.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2124.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,757 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Morris Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault190
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary408
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,757
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft515
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Morris Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Morris
254.6
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Morris
2124.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Morris Safety

Is Morris safe?
Not especially. Morris earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Morris?
237.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 254.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2124.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Morris safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Morris's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,757 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Morris?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Morris generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Morris police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Morris?
Crime rates have held steady in Morris, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Morris compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Morris ranks behind about 80% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Morris to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Morris?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.9 per-thousand rate put Morris below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 255 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Morris?
254.6 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (190), robbery (62), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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