Elmhurst, Illinois Crime Rate

2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 45,206

Key Insights

  • →Elmhurst has a safety grade of A+ with a violent crime rate of 59.7 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • →Violent crime rose 49.3% from the previous year.
  • →Safer than 73% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.07 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
59.7
+49.3% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
822.9
372 total
vs National Avg
↓ -83%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 27

Murder0
Rape6
Robbery8
Aggravated Assault13

Property Crime: 372

Burglary67
Larceny-Theft289
Motor Vehicle Theft16
Arson0

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
202445,2062759.70372822.9
202345,0461840.00413916.8

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

A+
Safety Grade for Elmhurst

Based on violent crime rate of 59.7 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

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National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

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Related Analysis

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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.