Is Elmhurst or Norwood Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Norwood is safer than Elmhurst (Safety Score 79/100 vs 79/100), with a total crime rate of 880 per 100,000 versus 883 for Elmhurst — 0% lower. Elmhurst has higher rates in 2 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Elmhurst has a 64% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Elmhurst | Norwood | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 882.6 | 880.0 | +2.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 59.7 | 167.2 | -107.4 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 13.3 | 3.2 | +10.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 17.7 | 9.5 | +8.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 28.8 | 154.6 | -125.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 822.9 | 712.8 | +110.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 148.2 | 53.6 | +94.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 639.3 | 545.7 | +93.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 35.4 | 113.6 | -78.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elmhurst or Norwood safer?
Norwood is safer with a total crime rate of 880 per 100K vs 883 for Elmhurst — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Elmhurst has a violent crime rate of 59.7 per 100K while Norwood has 167.2. Elmhurst has lower violent crime.
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.
About Norwood, MA
Norwood, a Middlesex County town, is home to the historic Norwood Theatre. This suburban community, once a hub for printing, lies just southwest of Boston. With a safety score of 79/100 and a population coverage of 31,704, Norwood has a total crime rate of 880.0 per 100,000 residents.