Elmhurst, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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58%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

89%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

52%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Elmhurst_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	431	n/a (estimate)	957	2,030	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	5.7
Rape	6	n/a	13.3	42.5	38.0
Robbery	3	n/a	6.7	110.2	66.5
Assault	9	n/a	20.0	150.8	264.1
Violent crime	18	n/a (estimate)	40	310	364
Burglary	93	n/a	206.5	231.8	250.7
Theft	284	n/a	630.5	1,143.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	36	n/a	79.9	344.7	318.7
Property crime	413	n/a (estimate)	917	1,720	1,917

Elmhurst crime map

The Elmhurst crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Elmhurst 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

Elmhurst crime rates are 58% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Elmhurst are 89% lower than the national average
In Elmhurst you have a 1 in 105 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Elmhurst is safer than 75% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Elmhurst has increased by 12%

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Daily Crime In Elmhurst (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Elmhurst, IL per 100,000 people. In Elmhurst, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 2.12 times less than the Illinois average and 2.38 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Elmhurst is 7.76 times less than the Illinois average and 9.10 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Elmhurst has a daily crime rate that is 1.88 times less than the Illinois average and 2.09 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Elmhurst (higher is better)

Is Elmhurst safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Illinois as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Elmhurst to other cities in the state and across the country, Elmhurst is 61% safer than other cities of Illinois and 75% safer than other cities in the nation. Elmhurst has a ranks above average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Elmhurst

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Elmhurst is 1 in 2503

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Elmhurst is 1 in 110

The chance of being a victim of crime in Elmhurst is 1 in 105

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Elmhurst? In Elmhurst, you have a 1 in 2503 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 110. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Elmhurst, IL is 1 in 105.

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

Determining whether Elmhurst is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Elmhurst violent crime rates have decreased by 68%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 26% year over year. Total crimes for Elmhurst has increased by 12% in the same time frame.

Elmhurst police department

Item	Elmhurst	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	87	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.0	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 87 Elmhurst police officers. This results in 2.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 26.1% less than the Illinois average and 39.8% 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}
Golf, IL	521	0	0	0
Brookfield, IL	18,520	32	22	54
Stone Park, IL	4,842	69	161	229
Indian Head Park, IL	3,744	0	258	258
Western Springs, IL	13,247	8	266	273
Winfield, IL	9,683	39	305	344
Hinsdale, IL	17,366	12	355	367
Elmhurst, IL	46,571	40	917	957

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Alexandria, LA	46,545	1,972	6,394	8,366
Mansfield, OH	46,450	366	3,046	3,412
Salina, KS	46,706	529	2,900	3,429
Middletown, CT	46,406	79	1,445	1,524
Bothell, WA	46,386	105	1,725	1,830
Elmhurst, IL	46,571	40	917	957

Source: The Elmhurst, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.