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Elgin
  • City in Illinois
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Elgin
#89 in Best Cities to Raise a Family in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Illinois
  • 349 reviews
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    Elgin Crime

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Poll
    How safe do you feel in this area?
    Based on 69 responses
    • Pretty safe. There is some crime, but it doesn't impact me much.
      67%
    • Very safe. There is really no crime to speak of.
      19%
    • Somewhat safe. There is noticeable crime, and there are times I don't feel safe.
      12%
    • Not safe. There is a lot of crime, and I regularly don't feel safe.
      3%
    Poll
    How reliable are the police in this area?
    Based on 69 responses
    • The police are very visible and very responsive.
      52%
    • The police are visible, but somehow respond slowly when needed.
      28%
    • The police aren't around much, but are there quickly when you need them.
      13%
    • The police aren't around much, and when you need them, they aren't reliable.
      6%
    • Not sure.
      1%

    Elgin Crime Rates

    Violent Crime Statistics
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      141.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      46.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      45
      135.5
    Property Crime Statistics
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      132.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,065.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      90
      284
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