Montgomery, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Montgomery Police Department serves the city of Montgomery, IL in Kane, Kendall County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 779 violent crimes and 1,129 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.8 per 100k residents, which is 16.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 79.9 per 100k, 51.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 BAnnual Rate88.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents779 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate79.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,129 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate53.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents960 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 88.8 | B | 779 | 106.2 | -16.4% |
| Property Crime | 79.9 | A | 1129 | 163.6 | -51.2% |
| Robbery | 4.4 | B | 18 | 5.8 | -23.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.9 | A | 73 | 22.3 | -60.1% |
| Burglary | 4.4 | A | 85 | 24.0 | -81.5% |
| Larceny | 53.3 | A | 960 | 116.4 | -54.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.2 | C | 72 | 22.2 | +0.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpentersville | 0 miles | A 29.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 66.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Geneva | 0 miles | A 66.2 | A 75.6 | Violent: 25.5% lower Property: 5.3% lower |
| Hampshire | 0 miles | A 38.0 | A 25.3 | Violent: 57.2% lower Property: 68.3% lower |
| Pingree Grove | 0 miles | A 17.6 | A 8.8 | Violent: 80.2% lower Property: 89.0% lower |
| Sleepy Hollow | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |