Elwood, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Elwood Police Department serves the city of Elwood, IL in Will County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 55 violent crimes and 100 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 91.6 per 100k residents, which is 13.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 91.6 per 100k, 44.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate91.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate91.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate91.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 91.6 | B | 55 | 106.2 | -13.8% |
| Property Crime | 91.6 | A | 100 | 163.6 | -44.0% |
| Larceny | 91.6 | B | 82 | 116.4 | -21.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beecher | 0 miles | A 42.9 | A 64.4 | Violent: 53.1% lower Property: 29.7% lower |
| Frankfort | 0 miles | A 38.4 | A 38.4 | Violent: 58.1% lower Property: 58.1% lower |
| Peotone | 0 miles | A 47.8 | A 23.9 | Violent: 47.8% lower Property: 73.9% lower |
| Plainfield | 0 miles | A 25.6 | A 59.7 | Violent: 72.1% lower Property: 34.8% lower |
| Manhattan | 0 miles | A 18.6 | A 55.7 | Violent: 79.7% lower Property: 39.2% lower |