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Is South Elgin, Illinois Safe?

Population 25,656 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

South Elgin is a smaller community of 25,656 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 219.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,103 per 100K.

South Elgin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSouth ElginIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate398.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1798.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate308.0--268.2
Theft Rate1103.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate189.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

398/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1799/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for South Elgin

Violent crime in South Elgin is close to the national average. The rate of 398.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1798.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,103 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 308 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

South Elgin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault308
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary198
073% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,103
079% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft189
059% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How South Elgin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

South Elgin
398.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

South Elgin
1798.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About South Elgin Safety

Is South Elgin safe?
Not especially. South Elgin earns a C with a crime rate of 219.7 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 South Elgin?
219.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 398.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1798.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is South Elgin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. South Elgin's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,103 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in South Elgin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in South Elgin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the South Elgin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in South Elgin?
Yes, there's been an uptick. South Elgin's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does South Elgin compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. South Elgin ranks behind about 67% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is South Elgin 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 South Elgin?
Bad. A C grade and 219.7 per-thousand rate put South Elgin below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 398 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in South Elgin?
398.1 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (308), robbery (56), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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