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Is Glen Ellyn, Illinois Safe?

Population 28,750 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Glen Ellyn is a smaller community of 28,750 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 252.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,887 per 100K.

Glen Ellyn Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGlen EllynIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate382.7323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2139.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate243.0--268.2
Theft Rate1887.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate542.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

383/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2139/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Glen Ellyn

Violent crime in Glen Ellyn is close to the national average. The rate of 382.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2139.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,887 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Glen Ellyn Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault243
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary237
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,887
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft542
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Glen Ellyn Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glen Ellyn
382.7
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glen Ellyn
2139.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Glen Ellyn Safety

Is Glen Ellyn safe?
Not especially. Glen Ellyn earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.2 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 Glen Ellyn?
252.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 382.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2139.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Glen Ellyn safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Glen Ellyn's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,887 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Glen Ellyn?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Glen Ellyn generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Glen Ellyn police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Glen Ellyn?
No. Crime in Glen Ellyn has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Glen Ellyn compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Glen Ellyn ranks behind about 76% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Glen Ellyn to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Glen Ellyn?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.2 per-thousand rate put Glen Ellyn below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 383 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Glen Ellyn?
382.7 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (243), robbery (62), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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