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Crime rate in Glendale Heights, Illinois (IL): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Glendale Heights, IL compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Glendale Heights, IL

The 2022 crime rate in Glendale Heights, IL is 6 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 38.4 times lower than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 6.4% U.S. cities. The 2022 Glendale Heights crime rate fell by 94% compared to 2020. In the last 5 years Glendale Heights has seen decreasing violent crime and decreasing property crime.
See how dangerous Glendale Heights, IL is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Glendale Heights:

6.4
Bloomingdale:

100.9
Carol Stream:

7.0
Glen Ellyn:

61.2
Addison:

3.4
Roselle:

64.8
Wheaton:

123.6
Lombard:

109.0
Itasca:

58.5
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Glendale Heights by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
1
(3.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(5.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(3.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
9
(26.3)
12
(35.0)
10
(29.0)
16
(46.2)
6
(17.3)
15
(43.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
11
(32.5)
12
(35.8)
1
(3.1)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
21
(66.0)
12
(35.1)
10
(29.1)
5
(14.5)
8
(23.1)
8
(23.0)
12
(34.7)
14
(40.6)
9
(26.4)
12
(35.3)
8
(23.6)
10
(29.8)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
20
(62.8)
18
(52.6)
16
(46.6)
12
(34.8)
16
(46.2)
13
(37.4)
21
(60.7)
13
(37.7)
15
(44.0)
6
(17.6)
9
(26.6)
27
(80.5)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
78
(245.0)
60
(175.4)
67
(195.3)
67
(194.4)
49
(141.5)
60
(172.8)
53
(153.2)
64
(185.7)
28
(82.0)
32
(94.0)
25
(73.8)
19
(56.7)
4
(12.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
509
(1,599)
505
(1,476)
475
(1,384)
503
(1,460)
428
(1,236)
444
(1,279)
501
(1,448)
485
(1,407)
388
(1,137)
332
(975.6)
329
(971.1)
369
(1,100)
21
(64.7)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
26
(81.7)
17
(49.7)
14
(40.8)
20
(58.0)
11
(31.8)
6
(17.3)
7
(20.2)
14
(40.6)
26
(76.2)
33
(97.0)
19
(56.1)
20
(59.6)
2
(6.2)
Arson
(per 100,000)
9
(28.3)
4
(11.7)
4
(11.7)
1
(2.9)
1
(2.9)
6
(17.3)
1
(2.9)
0
(0.0)
2
(5.9)
2
(5.9)
1
(3.0)
3
(8.9)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index126.3117.4118.4111.2115.092.9127.592.285.767.586.9112.46.4

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. 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 11 registered sex offenders living in Glendale Heights, Illinois as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Glendale Heights is 3,123 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


When are crimes committed in Glendale Heights, IL?

Violent crime rate in 2022
Glendale Heights:

3.1
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Glendale Heights:

96.9
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Glendale Heights:

57.6
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Glendale Heights:

26.4
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Glendale Heights:

46.9
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Glendale Heights:

39.2
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Glendale Heights:

91.0
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Glendale Heights:

47.5
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Glendale Heights:

80.9
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Glendale Heights:

53.7
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Glendale Heights:

72.9
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Glendale Heights:

70.2
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Glendale Heights:

70.7
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Glendale Heights:

57.9
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Glendale Heights:

94.5
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Glendale Heights:

65.5
U.S. Average:

232.6

Property crime rate in 2022
Glendale Heights:

6.6
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2020
Glendale Heights:

75.3
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Glendale Heights:

71.7
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Glendale Heights:

82.1
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Glendale Heights:

84.7
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Glendale Heights:

113.6
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Glendale Heights:

106.1
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Glendale Heights:

101.1
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Glendale Heights:

94.9
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Glendale Heights:

120.6
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Glendale Heights:

114.4
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Glendale Heights:

116.3
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Glendale Heights:

141.2
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Glendale Heights:

147.0
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Glendale Heights:

155.6
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Glendale Heights:

175.5
U.S. Average:

317.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 67 (52 officers - 44 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.56
Illinois average:

2.84

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 68 (50 officers - 43 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.49
Illinois average:

3.04

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 70 (54 officers - 46 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.59
Illinois average:

3.06

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 71 (56 officers - 48 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.65
Illinois average:

3.21

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 70 (54 officers - 47 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.58
Illinois average:

3.15

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 74 (52 officers - 44 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.50
Illinois average:

2.42

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 72 (49 officers - 41 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.41
Illinois average:

3.28

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 71 (48 officers - 42 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.39
Illinois average:

2.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 72 (52 officers - 43 male; 9 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.51
Illinois average:

2.76

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 75 (52 officers - 43 male; 9 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.52
Illinois average:

2.78

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 77 (54 officers - 45 male; 9 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.58
Illinois average:

2.78

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 79 (56 officers - 45 male; 11 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.76
Illinois average:

2.86

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 82 (56 officers - 46 male; 10 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.75
Illinois average:

2.91

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 81 (54 officers - 46 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.67
Illinois average:

2.92

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 79 (52 officers - 43 male; 9 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.59
Illinois average:

2.92

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 80 (53 officers - 44 male; 9 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.61
Illinois average:

2.87

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 79 (54 officers - 45 male; 9 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.64
Illinois average:

2.88

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 80 (54 officers - 44 male; 10 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.63
Illinois average:

2.90

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Glendale Heights, IL
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 60139.