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Is Morton, Illinois Safe?

Population 17,565 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Morton faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,867 per 100K.

Morton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMortonIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate417.6323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2286.02036.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate306.0--268.2
Theft Rate1867.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate450.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

270.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

418/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2286/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Morton

Violent crime in Morton is close to the national average. The rate of 417.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2286.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,867 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 306 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Morton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault306
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary439
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,867
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft450
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Morton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Morton
417.6
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Morton
2286.0
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Morton Safety

Is Morton safe?
Not especially. Morton earns a D with a crime rate of 270.4 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 Morton?
270.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 417.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2286.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Morton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Morton's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,867 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Morton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Morton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Morton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Morton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Morton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Morton compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Morton ranks behind about 77% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Morton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Morton?
Bad. A D grade and 270.4 per-thousand rate put Morton below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 418 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Morton?
417.6 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (306), robbery (46), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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