South Elgin, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The South Elgin Police Department serves the city of South Elgin, IL in Kane County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 410 violent crimes and 464 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 70.6 per 100k residents, which is 33.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 49.8 per 100k, 69.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BRobbery
Grade BNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 70.6 | B | 410 | 106.2 | -33.6% |
Property Crime | 49.8 | A | 464 | 163.6 | -69.6% |
Robbery | 4.2 | B | 6 | 5.8 | -28.7% |
Aggravated Assault | 12.4 | A | 45 | 22.3 | -44.1% |
Burglary | 12.4 | A | 55 | 24.0 | -48.2% |
Larceny | 29.1 | A | 365 | 116.4 | -75.0% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.3 | A | 42 | 22.2 | -62.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Elgin | 3 miles | D 152.9 | A 72.9 | Violent: 116.7% higher Property: 46.4% higher |
St. Charles | 6 miles | A 55.2 | A 79.7 | Violent: 21.8% lower Property: 60.1% higher |
Bartlett | 6 miles | A 25.2 | A 27.7 | Violent: 64.3% lower Property: 44.4% lower |
Streamwood | 7 miles | A 53.3 | A 77.3 | Violent: 24.5% lower Property: 55.2% higher |
West Dundee | 7 miles | F 188.9 | A 88.2 | Violent: 167.7% higher Property: 77.0% higher |