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 B
Annual Rate70.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents410 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate49.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents464 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate29.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents365 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime70.6B410106.2-33.6%
Property Crime49.8A464163.6-69.6%
Robbery4.2B65.8-28.7%
Aggravated Assault12.4A4522.3-44.1%
Burglary12.4A5524.0-48.2%
Larceny29.1A365116.4-75.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft8.3A4222.2-62.6%

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