Is Andover or Elmhurst Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Andover is safer than Elmhurst (Safety Score 79/100 vs 79/100), with a total crime rate of 872 per 100,000 versus 883 for Elmhurst — 1% lower. Andover has lower rates in 4 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Andover has a 85% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Andover | Elmhurst | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 872.1 | 882.6 | -10.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 94.2 | 59.7 | +34.5 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 8.1 | 13.3 | -5.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 2.7 | 17.7 | -15.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 83.4 | 28.8 | +54.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 777.9 | 822.9 | -45.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 169.6 | 148.2 | +21.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 578.7 | 639.3 | -60.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 29.6 | 35.4 | -5.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Andover or Elmhurst safer?
Andover is safer with a total crime rate of 872 per 100K vs 883 for Elmhurst — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Andover has a violent crime rate of 94.2 per 100K while Elmhurst has 59.7. Elmhurst has lower violent crime.
About Andover, MA
Andover, a historic town in Essex County, is home to Phillips Academy, founded in 1778. This affluent community, part of the Merrimack Valley, sits roughly 23 miles north of Boston. With a safety score of 79/100 and a population coverage of 37,152, Andover has a total crime rate of 872.1 per 100,000 residents.
About Elmhurst, IL
Elmhurst, a western suburb of Chicago, is home to Elmhurst University and notable for its historic Wilder Park. It's primarily a residential community with a population around 45,000. With a safety score of 79/100 and a population coverage of 45,206, Elmhurst has a total crime rate of 882.6 per 100,000 residents.