Crime & Safety in Glen Ellyn, IL
Violent and property crime rates, clearance data, and trends — 2024 Data
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
0.50
per 1,000 residents
-89% vs national
Property Crime Rate
5.79
per 1,000 residents
-73% vs national
Total Crimes
177
2024
Violent Clearance
43%
cases solved
+1% vs national
Property Clearance
6%
cases solved
vs Similar Cities
-82%
vs 25K-50K avg
-82% vs 25K-50K
YoY Change
+7.5%
violent crime rate
worsening vs 2023
How Glen Ellyn Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Glen Ellyn vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Glen Ellyn is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Violent Crime Clearance Rate
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Glen Ellyn police solve 75% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of motor vehicle theft cases. The national violent crime clearance rate is 42%.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Rape | Violent | 8 | 0.28 | 37.5% |
| Robbery | Violent | 2 | 0.07 | 0.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 4 | 0.14 | 75.0% |
| Burglary | Property | 15 | 0.53 | 6.7% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 145 | 5.15 | 6.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 3 | 0.11 | 0.0% |
Glen Ellyn, IL reported 14 violent crimes and 163 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 0.50 per 1,000 residents is 88.9% below the national average of 4.48 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 43% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 145 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 25.0% of aggravated assaults. Compared to similarly sized cities (25,000 - 50,000 population), Glen Ellyn's violent crime rate is 82% lower. Violent crime has been trending upward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | 163 | 0.50 | 5.79 |
| 2023 | 13 | 170 | 0.46 | 6.04 |
| 2020 | 20 | 259 | 0.72 | 9.35 |
| 2019 | 20 | 244 | 0.72 | 8.73 |
| 2018 | 22 | 218 | 0.78 | 7.76 |
| 2017 | 20 | 342 | 0.71 | 12.18 |
| 2016 | 26 | 244 | 0.92 | 8.63 |
| 2015 | 23 | 277 | 0.83 | 9.94 |