The city of Elgin, IL has a lower rate of violent crime than the US average. Specifically, Elgin's violent crime rate is 17.4 compared to the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Elgin is 24.7, which is lower than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that the city of Elgin has a relatively low amount of criminal activity when compared to other areas in the country. It should be noted that while these statistics are promising, citizens should still continue to take precautions and be mindful of their surroundings in order to ensure their safety in Elgin and beyond.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Elgin violent crime is 17.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Elgin property crime is 24.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.