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Is Elmwood Park, Illinois Safe?

Population 23,675 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Elmwood Park is a smaller community of 23,675 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 233.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,543 per 100K.

Elmwood Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricElmwood ParkIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate316.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2022.02036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate254.0--268.2
Theft Rate1543.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate302.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

316/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2022/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Elmwood Park

Violent crime in Elmwood Park is close to the national average. The rate of 316.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2022.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,543 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Elmwood Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault254
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary384
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,543
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft302
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Elmwood Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elmwood Park
316.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elmwood Park
2022.0
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Elmwood Park Safety

Is Elmwood Park safe?
Not especially. Elmwood Park earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.8 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 Elmwood Park?
233.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 316.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2022.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Elmwood Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Elmwood Park's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,543 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Elmwood Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Elmwood Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Elmwood Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Elmwood Park?
Crime rates have held steady in Elmwood Park, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Elmwood Park compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Elmwood Park ranks behind about 65% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Elmwood Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Elmwood Park?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.8 per-thousand rate put Elmwood Park below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 316 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Elmwood Park?
316.1 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (254), robbery (41), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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