Crime rate in South Elgin, Illinois (IL): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map
Crime rate in South Elgin, IL
The 2019 crime rate in South Elgin, IL is 44 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 6.2 times lower than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 17.1% U.S. cities. The 2019 South Elgin crime rate fell by 42% compared to 2018. In the last 5 years South Elgin has seen rise of violent crime and decline of property crime.See how dangerous South Elgin, IL is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
(Note: Higher means more crime)
| South Elgin: | 43.9 |
| Elgin: | 127.7 |
| Wayne: | 14.8 |
| St. Charles: | 73.9 |
| Bartlett: | 47.5 |
| Campton Hills: | 6.9 |
| Sleepy Hollow: | 15.3 |
| Streamwood: | 109.0 |
| West Dundee: | 84.0 |
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| Murders (per 100,000) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (4.5) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Rapes (per 100,000) | 6 (28.9) | 5 (23.8) | 4 (19.1) | 4 (18.9) | 3 (13.9) | 1 (4.5) | 1 (4.5) | 3 (13.5) | 1 (4.5) | 0 (0.0) | 8 (35.7) | 9 (40.0) | 13 (57.5) | 4 (16.9) |
| Robberies (per 100,000) | 3 (14.5) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (9.5) | 3 (14.2) | 14 (64.7) | 15 (68.0) | 3 (13.5) | 6 (26.9) | 2 (9.0) | 2 (9.0) | 3 (13.4) | 7 (31.1) | 3 (13.3) | 1 (4.2) |
| Assaults (per 100,000) | 17 (81.9) | 23 (109.5) | 11 (52.4) | 1 (4.7) | 1 (4.6) | 1 (4.5) | 32 (144.1) | 20 (89.7) | 23 (103.4) | 16 (71.8) | 16 (71.3) | 14 (62.2) | 8 (35.4) | 11 (46.5) |
| Burglaries (per 100,000) | 36 (173.4) | 36 (171.4) | 37 (176.4) | 10 (47.3) | 18 (83.2) | 33 (149.7) | 24 (108.1) | 18 (80.7) | 27 (121.4) | 18 (80.8) | 18 (80.2) | 22 (97.8) | 12 (53.0) | 12 (50.8) |
| Thefts (per 100,000) | 303 (1,460) | 298 (1,419) | 271 (1,292) | 108 (511.1) | 228 (1,054) | 218 (988.6) | 291 (1,310) | 269 (1,207) | 207 (930.4) | 244 (1,095) | 239 (1,065) | 160 (711.0) | 85 (375.7) | 88 (372.3) |
| Auto thefts (per 100,000) | 12 (57.8) | 14 (66.7) | 11 (52.4) | 0 (0.0) | 7 (32.4) | 5 (22.7) | 6 (27.0) | 6 (26.9) | 3 (13.5) | 2 (9.0) | 5 (22.3) | 2 (8.9) | 0 (0.0) | 4 (16.9) |
| Arson (per 100,000) | 6 (28.9) | 2 (9.5) | 2 (9.5) | 2 (9.5) | 2 (9.2) | 1 (4.5) | 2 (9.0) | 1 (4.5) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (8.9) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (4.2) |
| City-Data.com crime index | 119.0 | 115.0 | 96.8 | 44.1 | 82.0 | 76.8 | 98.6 | 101.8 | 73.8 | 67.2 | 96.8 | 89.8 | 75.8 | 43.9 |
The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 270.6. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.
According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in South Elgin, Illinois as of March 03, 2021.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in South Elgin is 2,499 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.
Violent crime rate in 2019
| South Elgin: | 42.3 |
| U.S. Average: | 205.8 |
Violent crime rate in 2018
| South Elgin: | 81.8 |
| U.S. Average: | 208.2 |
Violent crime rate in 2017
| South Elgin: | 86.7 |
| U.S. Average: | 215.2 |
Violent crime rate in 2016
| South Elgin: | 78.0 |
| U.S. Average: | 216.3 |
Violent crime rate in 2015
| South Elgin: | 40.4 |
| U.S. Average: | 208.5 |
Violent crime rate in 2014
| South Elgin: | 60.7 |
| U.S. Average: | 200.7 |
Violent crime rate in 2013
| South Elgin: | 80.7 |
| U.S. Average: | 204.3 |
Violent crime rate in 2012
| South Elgin: | 83.3 |
| U.S. Average: | 214.5 |
Violent crime rate in 2011
| South Elgin: | 40.8 |
| U.S. Average: | 214.1 |
Violent crime rate in 2010
| South Elgin: | 48.5 |
| U.S. Average: | 223.2 |
Violent crime rate in 2009
| South Elgin: | 28.4 |
| U.S. Average: | 238.0 |
Violent crime rate in 2008
| South Elgin: | 50.1 |
| U.S. Average: | 252.4 |
Violent crime rate in 2007
| South Elgin: | 78.6 |
| U.S. Average: | 259.7 |
Violent crime rate in 2006
| South Elgin: | 77.1 |
| U.S. Average: | 264.1 |
Violent crime rate in 2005
| South Elgin: | 65.1 |
| U.S. Average: | 258.9 |
Violent crime rate in 2004
| South Elgin: | 31.9 |
| U.S. Average: | 256.0 |
Violent crime rate in 2003
| South Elgin: | 43.0 |
| U.S. Average: | 262.6 |
Violent crime rate in 2002
| South Elgin: | 52.4 |
| U.S. Average: | 272.2 |
Property crime rate in 2019
| South Elgin: | 31.3 |
| U.S. Average: | 178.6 |
Property crime rate in 2018
| South Elgin: | 29.4 |
| U.S. Average: | 190.2 |
Property crime rate in 2017
| South Elgin: | 56.4 |
| U.S. Average: | 206.4 |
Property crime rate in 2016
| South Elgin: | 72.7 |
| U.S. Average: | 216.6 |
Property crime rate in 2015
| South Elgin: | 72.3 |
| U.S. Average: | 221.5 |
Property crime rate in 2014
| South Elgin: | 72.8 |
| U.S. Average: | 230.8 |
Property crime rate in 2013
| South Elgin: | 80.5 |
| U.S. Average: | 250.4 |
Property crime rate in 2012
| South Elgin: | 91.2 |
| U.S. Average: | 267.3 |
Property crime rate in 2011
| South Elgin: | 82.8 |
| U.S. Average: | 273.5 |
Property crime rate in 2010
| South Elgin: | 74.2 |
| U.S. Average: | 276.4 |
Property crime rate in 2009
| South Elgin: | 35.0 |
| U.S. Average: | 285.6 |
Property crime rate in 2008
| South Elgin: | 107.7 |
| U.S. Average: | 302.2 |
Property crime rate in 2007
| South Elgin: | 115.2 |
| U.S. Average: | 309.2 |
Property crime rate in 2006
| South Elgin: | 116.3 |
| U.S. Average: | 317.3 |
Property crime rate in 2005
| South Elgin: | 94.7 |
| U.S. Average: | 322.3 |
Property crime rate in 2004
| South Elgin: | 96.2 |
| U.S. Average: | 327.4 |
Property crime rate in 2003
| South Elgin: | 76.1 |
| U.S. Average: | 334.1 |
Property crime rate in 2002
| South Elgin: | 92.8 |
| U.S. Average: | 336.9 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 36 (32 officers).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.35 |
| Illinois average: | 2.31 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 35 (31 officers).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.37 |
| Illinois average: | 2.09 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 32 (28 officers).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.24 |
| Illinois average: | 1.96 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 35 (31 officers).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.38 |
| Illinois average: | 2.66 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 36 (32 officers).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.44 |
| Illinois average: | 2.74 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 33 (29 officers).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.30 |
| Illinois average: | 2.63 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 35 (31 officers).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.40 |
| Illinois average: | 2.67 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 40 (31 officers).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.41 |
| Illinois average: | 2.71 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 38 (29 officers).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.34 |
| Illinois average: | 2.76 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 42 (32 officers).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.47 |
| Illinois average: | 2.84 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 42 (32 officers).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.48 |
| Illinois average: | 2.89 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 43 (33 officers).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.52 |
| Illinois average: | 2.90 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 38 (29 officers).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.80 |
| Illinois average: | 2.91 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 40 (31 officers).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.93 |
| Illinois average: | 2.87 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 35 (28 officers).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.74 |
| Illinois average: | 2.88 |
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 35 (28 officers).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.74 |
| Illinois average: | 2.90 |
Zip codes: 60177.
