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Joliet vs Morris Crime Comparison

Side-by-side crime rates, safety scores, and trends based on FBI data.

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Is Joliet or Morris Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Joliet is safer than Morris (Safety Score 53/100 vs 46/100), with a total crime rate of 1,595 per 100,000 versus 1,828 for Morris — 13% lower. Joliet has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in murder, where Joliet has a 100% lower rate.

Note: Joliet is 10.3x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.

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Joliet — 5-Year Trend

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Morris — 5-Year Trend

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Joliet, IL

Joliet, IL
Safety Score 53/100
Coverage 150,569
Total Crime Rate 1,594.6
Category Wins 3/7

Morris, IL

Morris, IL
Safety Score 46/100
Coverage 14,608
Total Crime Rate 1,827.8
Category Wins 4/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Joliet Morris Difference
Total Crime Rate 1,594.6 1,827.8 -233.2
Violent Crime Rate 350.0 314.9 +35.1
Murder Rate 0.0 20.5 -20.5
Rape Rate 48.5 47.9 +0.6
Robbery Rate 35.2 27.4 +7.8
Aggravated Assault Rate 266.3 219.1 +47.3
Property Crime Rate 1,244.6 1,512.9 -268.3
Burglary Rate 389.9 136.9 +252.9
Larceny-Theft Rate 704.0 1,293.8 -589.8
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 150.8 82.2 +68.6

All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joliet or Morris safer?

Joliet is safer with a total crime rate of 1,595 per 100K vs 1,828 for Morris — a 13% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Joliet has a violent crime rate of 350.0 per 100K while Morris has 314.9. Morris has lower violent crime.

About Joliet, IL

Joliet, a former steel town on the Des Plaines River, boasts the historic Rialto Square Theatre. This city southwest of Chicago has a diverse population, with a significant Hispanic community. With a safety score of 53/100 and a population coverage of 150,569, Joliet has a total crime rate of 1,594.6 per 100,000 residents.

About Morris, IL

Morris, the Grundy County seat, sits along the Illinois River and I-80. Once a stop on the historic Illinois and Michigan Canal, it's now home to roughly 14,000 residents. With a safety score of 46/100 and a population coverage of 14,608, Morris has a total crime rate of 1,827.8 per 100,000 residents.

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