South Elgin, IL has a relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to background information provided, the violent crime rate in South Elgin is 8.2, while the US average is 22.7. However, the property crime rate in South Elgin is slightly higher than the national average at 23.2 compared to 35.4. These statistics suggest that although South Elgin is generally a safe community, property crimes such as theft and burglary are more prevalent than violent crimes. This context sheds light on the specific type of crime that plagues South Elgin and can help guide efforts towards reducing and preventing property crime in the area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
South Elgin violent crime is 8.2. (The US average is 22.7)
South Elgin property crime is 23.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.