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Is Elk Grove Village, Illinois Safe?

Population 31,885 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Elk Grove Village has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 278.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,479 per 100K.

Elk Grove Village Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricElk Grove VillageIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate372.4323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2408.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate226.0--268.2
Theft Rate1479.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate455.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD-

278.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

372/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2409/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Elk Grove Village

Violent crime in Elk Grove Village is close to the national average. The rate of 372.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2408.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,479 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Elk Grove Village Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault226
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary455
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,479
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft455
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Elk Grove Village Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elk Grove Village
372.4
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elk Grove Village
2408.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Elk Grove Village Safety

Is Elk Grove Village safe?
Not especially. Elk Grove Village earns a D- with a crime rate of 278.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Elk Grove Village?
278.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 372.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2408.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Elk Grove Village safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Elk Grove Village's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,479 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Elk Grove Village?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Elk Grove Village generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Elk Grove Village police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Elk Grove Village?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Elk Grove Village's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Elk Grove Village compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Elk Grove Village ranks behind about 87% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Elk Grove Village to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Elk Grove Village?
Bad. A D- grade and 278.1 per-thousand rate put Elk Grove Village below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 372 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Elk Grove Village?
372.4 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (226), robbery (69), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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