The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Elva, IL: Crime Maps and Statistics

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$139,672

Cost of Crime™ for Elva, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $985 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Elva in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Elva, IL Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Elva ranks in the 57th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 57% of cities but less safe than 43%. This analysis applies only to Elva's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Elva is 21.85 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Elva Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Elva varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 78 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Elva, IL see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Elva, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Elva for 2025 is $139,672. This translates to approximately $333 per resident and $985 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Elva. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Elva Compared to Other Cities?

Elva, IL:	$333
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Elva is $333 per year, which is $132 less than the national average and $88 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Elva:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $773 more than in Elva.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $177 less than in Elva

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Elva for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Elva	Cost per Elva Resident
Murder	$34,314	$82
Rape/Sexual Assault	$18,407	$44
Robbery	$11,041	$26
Assault	$18,264	$43
Kidnapping	$2,819	$7
Vehicle Theft	$5,588	$13
Burglary	$9,227	$22
Theft	$17,922	$43
Arson	$652	$2
Vandalism	$14,901	$35
Animal Cruelty	$66	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,941	$9
Identity Theft	$2,528	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$139,672	$333

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Elva, IL

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Elva totals $326,634 ($778 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $466,305 ($1,110 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Elva crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the east part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Elva’s 420 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Elva Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Elva residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.514
Robbery	0.8358
Rape	0.7228
Murder	0.0435
Total Violent Crime	3.116 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.239
Vehicle Theft	0.8592
Burglary	2.422
Arson	0.0643
Total Property Crime	11.59 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1107
Drug Crimes	1.268
Vandalism	4.966
Identity Theft	0.7777
Animal Cruelty	0.0212
Total "Other" Rate	7.144 (B-)

Individual Elva Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Elva is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Elva.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
DeKalb, IL	C+	C	C+
Cortland, IL	B+	B+	B
Waterman, IL	A+	A+	A+
Malta, IL	C+	C	B
Troxel, IL	A-	B	A
Shabbona, IL	A-	A-	B+
Hinckley, IL	A-	A-	A-
Sycamore, IL	A	A	A
Clare, IL	A+	B+	A+
Maple Park, IL	A+	A+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Elva is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Yuma, MI	D	C+	C+
Amherst, SD	C	B	B
Arboles, CO	F	D-	D-
Poling, IN	B+	C+	C+
Pharoah, OK	C+	D+	D+
Phillipsburg, GA	C+	D+	D+
Phillipston, MA	A+	A+	A+
Picacho, AZ	B-	D+	D+
Pine Apple, AL	F	D-	D-
Pinewood, TN	B+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Elva is safer than the Illinois state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Elva, IL average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Elva schools on SchoolGrade

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