2026 Compare Cities Crime:
Erie, PA vs Elgin, IL

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- Elgin has 30% less violent crime than Erie.
- Elgin has 36% less property crime than Erie.
 Erie, PAElgin, ILUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock17.422.7
 Property Crime38.3  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 7 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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Reviews for Elgin    9 Reviews

When I first moved to Elgin 2 years ago I did not like it. I lived in a mobile home park near the river and highway 90 in a senior community that over prices it's lot  More

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Hi, as a way of updating the post for Elgin and providing a rebuttal for some of the negative reviews, I've decided to post on this board. I've lived in Elgin since  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have lived in Elgin my whole life and it is very sad to read these comments about my town.... I'm a senior at South Elgin High School and I will be graduating this  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Erie, PennsylvaniaCrime Index
 Avonia, PA10.25
 Penn State Erie (Behrend), PA11.4
 Elgin, PA11.45
 Cranesville, PA12.65
 Platea, PA12.65
 Mill Village, PA14.75
 Edinboro, PA15.55
 Girard, PA15.85
 Waterford, PA15.85
 Wattsburg, PA15.9

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