Elgin, IL Crime


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Elgin, IL has seen a decrease in both violent and property crime rates in recent years. The city's violent crime rate, at 17.4, is lower than the national average of 22.7. This is an encouraging trend for the community, as it indicates efforts to address and reduce crime are having an impact. However, the property crime rate in Elgin, IL is still higher than the national average at 24.7 compared to 35.4. This means that while the city has made progress in reducing violent crime, there is still work to be done in addressing property crime. This may require a focus on improving neighborhoods, increasing security measures, and implementing programs to address underlying causes of property crime. Overall, the context of crime in Elgin, IL shows a community that is working towards creating a safer and more secure environment for its residents.

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)

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 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Elgin, IL Crime History
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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 15 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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