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Is Morton Grove, Illinois Safe?

Population 24,582 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Morton Grove is a smaller community of 24,582 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 216.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,245 per 100K.

Morton Grove Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMorton GroveIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate291.2323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1875.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate224.0--268.2
Theft Rate1245.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate197.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

291/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1875/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Morton Grove

Violent crime in Morton Grove is below the national average. The rate of 291.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1875.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,245 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Morton Grove Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault224
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary315
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,245
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft197
062% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Morton Grove Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Morton Grove
291.2
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Morton Grove
1875.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Morton Grove Safety

Is Morton Grove safe?
Not especially. Morton Grove earns a C with a crime rate of 216.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Morton Grove?
216.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 291.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1875.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Morton Grove safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Morton Grove's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,245 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Morton Grove?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Morton Grove generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Morton Grove police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Morton Grove?
No. Crime in Morton Grove has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Morton Grove compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Morton Grove ranks behind about 61% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Morton Grove to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Morton Grove?
Bad. A C grade and 216.7 per-thousand rate put Morton Grove below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 291 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Morton Grove?
291.2 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (224), robbery (65), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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