West Elsdon: Safety 8 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

How many murders are there in West Elsdon?

Recorded homicides in West Elsdon (12 months to September 2026): 0.

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West Elsdon, United States: crime rate and Safety score

Safety 8 out of 10 Low crime

8/10 in Chicago · 4/10 in the world

Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

Weighted crime: 19,963 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 18,394

How accurate: in 2026-09, 100% of the 77 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.

Type	Count	Per 100,000 a year	All places this source covers
Homicide
Homicide	0	0	15.6
One per victim; includes involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Sexual offences
Criminal sexual assault	5	27.2	60.3
Illinois' offence that includes rape.
Other sex offences	7	38.1	50.3
Violence
Battery	162	880.7	1,542.6
In Illinois, battery is the attack itself (bodily harm or offensive contact).
Assault (threat of violence)	97	527.3	761.5
In Illinois, assault is putting someone in fear of an attack, without contact.
Robbery
Robbery	13	70.7	176
Theft and burglary
Burglary	50	271.8	483.6
Theft	130	706.8	1,860.2
Motor vehicle theft	99	538.2	667.8
Drugs
Drug offences	6	32.6	237.1
Damage and public order
Criminal damage	130	706.8	938.4
Criminal trespass	19	103.3	201.9
Public peace violation	3	16.3	45.4
Other
Weapons offences	12	65.2	179.3
Arson	4	21.7	13.7

Source: City of Chicago, updated 28 October 2026.

Is West Elsdon safe?: West Elsdon: Safety 8 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in West Elsdon?: West Elsdon: Weighted crime: 19,963 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in West Elsdon?: Recorded homicides in West Elsdon (12 months to September 2026): 0.