Glendale Heights, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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49%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

72%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

44%

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}	Glendale Heights_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	351	n/a (estimate)	1,091	2,004	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.8	5.0
Rape	18	n/a	55.9	46.9	37.5
Robbery	3	n/a	9.3	90.2	60.6
Assault	11	n/a	34.2	146.3	256.1
Violent crime	32	n/a (estimate)	99	289	359
Burglary	45	n/a	139.8	290.5	229.2
Theft	257	n/a	798.6	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	17	n/a	52.8	290.4	258.8
Property crime	319	n/a (estimate)	991	1,715	1,760

Glendale Heights crime map

The Glendale Heights crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Glendale Heights 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

Glendale Heights crime rates are 49% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Glendale Heights are 72% lower than the national average
In Glendale Heights you have a 1 in 92 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Glendale Heights is safer than 28% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Glendale Heights has increased by 23%

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Daily Crime In Glendale Heights (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Glendale Heights, per 100,000 residents. In Glendale Heights, the total number of daily crimes is 1.84 times less than the Illinois average and 1.94 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Glendale Heights are 2.91 times less than the Illinois average and 3.61 times less than the national average. For property crime, Glendale Heights has a daily crime rate that is 1.73 times less than the Illinois average and 1.78 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Glendale Heights (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Glendale Heights, Illinois compared to other areas of Illinois, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Glendale Heights safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Glendale Heights is safer than 17% of Illinois cities, and 28% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Illinois, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Glendale Heights. At this time, Glendale Heights sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Glendale Heights

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Glendale Heights is 1 in 1006

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Glendale Heights is 1 in 101

The chance of being a victim of crime in Glendale Heights is 1 in 92

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Glendale Heights? In Glendale Heights, IL you have a 1 in 1006 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 101 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 92 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Glendale Heights.

Year Over Year Crime In Glendale Heights (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Glendale Heights, 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 Glendale Heights has decreased by 14%, the amount of property crime in Glendale Heights has increased by 29%, and the total amount of crime in Glendale Heights has increased by 23% year over year.

Glendale Heights police department

Item	Glendale Heights	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	72	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.1	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 72 Glendale Heights police officers. This results in 2.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 21.1% less than the Illinois average and 35.7% less than the National average.

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
Sleepy Hollow, IL	3,276	0	289	289
Indian Head Park, IL	3,744	0	312	312
Willow Springs, IL	5,610	0	390	390
Winfield, IL	9,683	59	345	404
Glendale Heights, IL	33,863	99	991	1,091

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Cottonwood Heights, UT	33,865	88	1,614	1,702
Chester, PA	33,855	831	1,989	2,819
San Luis, AZ	33,875	88	549	636
Golden Glades, FL	33,843	248	1,320	1,568
Newark, DE	33,822	310	1,998	2,308
Glendale Heights, IL	33,863	99	991	1,091

Source: The Glendale Heights, 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.