Glen Ellyn, Illinois Crime Rate

2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 28,175

Key Insights

  • →Glen Ellyn has a safety grade of A+ with a violent crime rate of 49.7 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • →Violent crime rose 7.6% from the previous year.
  • →Safer than 76% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.09 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
49.7
+7.6% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
578.5
163 total
vs National Avg
↓ -86%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 14

Murder0
Rape8
Robbery2
Aggravated Assault4

Property Crime: 163

Burglary15
Larceny-Theft145
Motor Vehicle Theft3
Arson2

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
202428,1751449.70163578.5
202328,1321346.20170604.3

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

A+
Safety Grade for Glen Ellyn

Based on violent crime rate of 49.7 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

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Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

Rosemount, Minnesota →Madison, Mississippi →North Kingstown, Rhode Island →Branford, Connecticut →Hamilton Township, Warren County, Ohio →

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.

Full Arrest Demographics by Race →Racial Disparities Analysis →Crime Statistics by Race →Who Commits Crime? →

Related Analysis

The Great Crime Decline →Gun Violence Data →Violent Crime Overview →Property Crime →
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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.