The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Montclare, Elmwood Park, IL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Montclare

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Montclare.

 

Montclare, Elmwood Park, IL Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A
Other Crime Grade
B-

$6.08 million

Cost of Crime™ for Montclare, Elmwood Park, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,278 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Montclare 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 Montclare, Elmwood Park, IL Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Montclare ranks in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 82% of neighborhoods but less safe than 18%. This analysis applies only to Montclare's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Montclare is 22.57 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Montclare Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Montclare varies by area - ranging from 1 in 32 in the southwest areas to 1 in 55 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Montclare, Elmwood Park, IL see the most incidents - about 52 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 29 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Montclare, Elmwood Park, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Montclare for 2025 is $6,079,667. This translates to approximately $414 per resident and $1,278 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Montclare. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Montclare Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Montclare, Elmwood Park, IL: $414
Englewood, Chicago, IL: $1163
O'Hare, Chicago, IL: $344
Illinois: $420
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Montclare is $414 per year, which is $51 less than the national average and $7 less than Elmwood Park's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Montclare:
  • In Englewood, Chicago, IL, crime costs $1,163 per person, which is $749 more than in Montclare.
  • In O'Hare, Chicago, IL, crime costs $344 per person, which is $70 less than in Montclare

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Montclare for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Montclare
Cost per Montclare Resident
Murder
$2.07 million
$141
Rape/Sexual Assault
$638,646
$43
Robbery
$411,471
$28
Assault
$466,640
$32
Kidnapping
$63,722
$4
Vehicle Theft
$950,081
$65
Burglary
$131,967
$9
Theft
$551,510
$38
Arson
$24,764
$2
Vandalism
$522,595
$36
Animal Cruelty
$2,318
$0
Drug Crimes
$184,342
$13
Identity Theft
$60,973
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$6,079,667
$414

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Montclare, Elmwood Park, 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 Montclare totals $17,119,555 ($1,165 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $23,199,222 ($1,579 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 Montclare 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 southwest part of the neighborhood 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 Montclare’s 14,697 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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Montclare 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 Montclare residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.106
Robbery
0.8901
Rape
0.7167
Murder
0.0750
Total Violent Crime
2.787 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.246
Vehicle Theft
4.175
Burglary
0.9900
Arson
0.0698
Total Property Crime
12.48 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0715
Drug Crimes
1.696
Vandalism
4.977
Identity Theft
0.5360
Animal Cruelty
0.0213
Total "Other" Rate
7.302 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Montclare is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Montclare.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
A-
A
A-
A
A-
A-
A
A
B-
B-
B+
B
B
B+
B+
B+
A-
B+
A-
A-
B-
B-
B
B-
B+
B+
C+
C-
B

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Montclare is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
B-
B-
F
D-
D-
A+
A+
A+
B-
A+
A+
A-
A
A
A
B+
B+
B-
C+
C+
B+
A+
A+
B-
B-
B-
B
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Montclare 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 Montclare, Elmwood Park, IL average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 17% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Montclare schools on SchoolGrade

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