Is Glen Ellyn or Milton Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Milton is safer than Glen Ellyn (Safety Score 88/100 vs 88/100), with a total crime rate of 614 per 100,000 versus 628 for Glen Ellyn — 2% lower. Glen Ellyn has higher rates in 2 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Milton has a 51% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Glen Ellyn | Milton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 628.2 | 613.9 | +14.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 49.7 | 52.0 | -2.3 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 28.4 | 3.5 | +24.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 7.1 | 3.5 | +3.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 14.2 | 45.1 | -30.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 578.5 | 561.9 | +16.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 53.2 | 72.8 | -19.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 514.6 | 489.0 | +25.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 10.7 | 0.0 | +10.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glen Ellyn or Milton safer?
Milton is safer with a total crime rate of 614 per 100K vs 628 for Glen Ellyn — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Glen Ellyn has a violent crime rate of 49.7 per 100K while Milton has 52.0. Glen Ellyn has lower violent crime.
About Glen Ellyn, IL
Glen Ellyn, a picturesque village west of Chicago, is known for its historic downtown and the iconic Lake Ellyn. Its tree-lined streets are home to a predominantly affluent population, with a median age in the early 40s. With a safety score of 88/100 and a population coverage of 28,175, Glen Ellyn has a total crime rate of 628.2 per 100,000 residents.
About Milton, MA
Milton, Massachusetts, a suburb bordering Boston, is home to the Granite Railway, one of the nation's first railroads. This affluent town, largely residential, boasts a significant Irish-American population. With a safety score of 88/100 and a population coverage of 28,832, Milton has a total crime rate of 613.9 per 100,000 residents.