Glen Ellyn, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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70%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

86%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

67%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Glen Ellyn_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	177	n/a (estimate)	628	2,004	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.8	5.0
Rape	8	n/a	28.4	46.9	37.5
Robbery	2	n/a	7.1	90.2	60.6
Assault	4	n/a	14.2	146.3	256.1
Violent crime	14	n/a (estimate)	50	289	359
Burglary	15	n/a	53.2	290.5	229.2
Theft	145	n/a	514.6	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	3	n/a	10.6	290.4	258.8
Property crime	163	n/a (estimate)	579	1,715	1,760

Glen Ellyn crime map

The Glen Ellyn crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Glen Ellyn as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Glen Ellyn crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Glen Ellyn crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Glen Ellyn crime rates are 70% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Glen Ellyn are 86% lower than the national average
In Glen Ellyn you have a 1 in 160 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Glen Ellyn is safer than 76% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Glen Ellyn has decreased by 3%

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Daily Crime In Glen Ellyn (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Glen Ellyn, per 100,000 residents. In Glen Ellyn, the total number of daily crimes is 3.19 times less than the Illinois average and 3.37 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Glen Ellyn are 5.82 times less than the Illinois average and 7.23 times less than the national average. For property crime, Glen Ellyn has a daily crime rate that is 2.96 times less than the Illinois average and 3.04 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Glen Ellyn (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Glen Ellyn in comparison to other Illinois communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Glen Ellyn safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Glen Ellyn being safer than 63% of cities in Illinois and 76% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Illinois cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Glen Ellyn. In conclusion, Glen Ellyn ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Glen Ellyn

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Glen Ellyn is 1 in 2013

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Glen Ellyn is 1 in 173

The chance of being a victim of crime in Glen Ellyn is 1 in 160

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Glen Ellyn, Illinois you have a 1 in 2013 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 173 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 160 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Glen Ellyn.

Year Over Year Crime In Glen Ellyn (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Glen Ellyn, Illinois (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Glen Ellyn has increased by 9%, the amount of property crime in Glen Ellyn has decreased by 4%, and the total amount of crime in Glen Ellyn has decreased by 4% year over year.

Glen Ellyn police department

Item	Glen Ellyn	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	50	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.6	3.3

Sex offenders in Illinois

State	Total offenders	Illinois_/100K	National_/100K
Illinois	32,213	263	266

There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Wayne, IL	2,477	0	89	89
Stone Park, IL	4,842	92	138	230
Western Springs, IL	13,247	8	273	280
Indian Head Park, IL	3,744	0	312	312
Willow Springs, IL	5,610	0	390	390
Winfield, IL	9,683	59	345	404
Bartlett, IL	40,894	28	391	419
Glen Ellyn, IL	27,741	50	579	628

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Rockledge, FL	27,739	205	1,089	1,293
Marion, IN	27,730	107	1,105	1,212
Kirkwood, MO	27,772	213	1,396	1,609
Frankfort, KY	27,705	202	1,643	1,845
Perry Hall, MD	27,778	453	2,209	2,662
Glen Ellyn, IL	27,741	50	579	628

Source: The Glen Ellyn, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.