Elmhurst, IL Crime


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Elmhurst is a bustling suburban city located in Illinois, known for its quaint downtown area and beautiful parks. However, behind the idyllic facade, there is a growing concern about the crime rate in the city. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Elmhurst stands at 8.4, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate is 21.7, which is slightly higher than the national average of 35.4. These numbers, while relatively low compared to the rest of the country, are still a cause for alarm for the residents of Elmhurst. With this context in mind, it is clear that there is still work to be done to maintain the safety and security of the community.

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

Elmhurst violent crime is 8.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Elmhurst property crime is 21.7. (The US average is 35.4)

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 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Elmhurst, IL Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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Reviews for Elmhurst
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Over 11 years ago

We feel pretty safe in our community. The police are nice and helpful. I do not feel the crime rate is  More

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Over 15 years ago

Elmhurst is a FANTASTIC town to live in. My husband and I both grew up in the Chicago suburbs, and have lived in Elmhurst for the past 5 years. We feel incredibly safe  More

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We've lived here for 25 years - Elmhurst, IL. By luck in 1983, we moved here. Young newlyweds, we really weren't too well versed in sizing up a community to buy a  More

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