Monticello, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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89%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

100%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

87%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Monticello_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	14	n/a (estimate)	232	2,004	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.8	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	46.9	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	90.2	60.6
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	146.3	256.1
Violent crime	0	n/a (estimate)	0	289	359
Burglary	2	n/a	33.1	290.5	229.2
Theft	10	n/a	165.5	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	2	n/a	33.1	290.4	258.8
Property crime	14	n/a (estimate)	232	1,715	1,760

Monticello crime map

The Monticello crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Monticello as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Monticello crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Monticello crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Monticello crime rates are 89% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Monticello are 100% lower than the national average
In Monticello you have a 1 in 432 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Monticello is safer than 50% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Monticello has decreased by 86%

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Daily Crime In Monticello (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Monticello, per 100,000 residents. In Monticello, the total number of daily crimes is 8.65 times less than the Illinois average and 9.14 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Monticello are equal to the Illinois average and equal to the national average. For property crime, Monticello has a daily crime rate that is 7.40 times less than the Illinois average and 7.59 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Monticello (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Monticello, Illinois compared to other areas of Illinois, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Monticello safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Monticello is safer than 35% of Illinois cities, and 50% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Illinois, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Monticello. At this time, Monticello sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Monticello

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Monticello is 0

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Monticello is 1 in 432

The chance of being a victim of crime in Monticello is 1 in 432

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Monticello, Illinois you have a 0 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 432 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 432 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Monticello.

Year Over Year Crime In Monticello (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Monticello, IL is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Monticello has decreased by 100%, while the property crime rate in Monticello has decreased by 83% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Monticello has decreased by 86% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Monticello police department

Item	Monticello	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	7	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.3	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 7 Monticello police officers. This results in 1.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 52.2% less than the Illinois average and 61.1% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Illinois

State	Total offenders	Illinois_/100K	National_/100K
Illinois	32,213	263	266

There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Mahomet, IL	8,888	228	209	437
Mansfield, IL	1,006	117	693	810
Lake of the Woods, IL	2,515	131	775	906
Argenta, IL	1,051	132	782	914
Cerro Gordo, IL	1,275	134	793	926
Bement, IL	1,490	134	796	930
Farmer City, IL	2,063	332	1,051	1,383
Monticello, IL	5,815	0	232	232

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
St. Johnsbury, VT	5,815	296	1,980	2,276
Alma, AR	5,816	446	1,041	1,487
Elsmere, DE	5,814	244	1,777	2,021
Little Silver, NJ	5,817	33	597	630
Monroeville, AL	5,812	212	618	829
Monticello, IL	5,815	0	232	232

Source: The Monticello, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.