Crime per Capita in Valley View
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Valley View.
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Overall Crime Grade™
A+ |
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A- |
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Other Crime Grade |
B- |
$829,471
Cost of Crime™ for Valley View, Glen Ellyn, IL
In 2025, crime will cost $727 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Valley View 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 Valley View, Glen Ellyn, IL Safe?
The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Valley View ranks in the 81st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 81% of neighborhoods but less safe than 19%. This analysis applies only to Valley View's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Valley View is 22.99 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Valley View Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Valley View varies by area - ranging from 1 in 32 in the east areas to 1 in 82 in the west.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Valley View, Glen Ellyn, IL see the most incidents - about 17 per year. In contrast, the north part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Valley View, Glen Ellyn, IL
The total projected cost of crime in Valley View for 2025 is $829,471. This translates to approximately $293 per resident and $727 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Valley View. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.4%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.7%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Valley View Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Valley View, Glen Ellyn, IL: | $293 |
|---|---|
| Englewood, Chicago, IL: | $1163 |
| O'Hare, Chicago, IL: | $344 |
| Illinois: | $420 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Valley View is $293 per year, which is $171 less than the national average and $127 less than Glen Ellyn's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Valley View:
- In Englewood, Chicago, IL, crime costs $1,163 per person, which is $870 more than in Valley View.
- In O'Hare, Chicago, IL, crime costs $344 per person, which is $51 more than in Valley View
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Valley View for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Valley View |
Cost per Valley View Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$149,300 |
$53 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$117,967 |
$42 |
Robbery |
$45,491 |
$16 |
Assault |
$36,954 |
$13 |
Kidnapping |
$8,580 |
$3 |
Vehicle Theft |
$139,077 |
$49 |
Burglary |
$44,544 |
$16 |
Theft |
$129,736 |
$46 |
Arson |
$4,228 |
$1 |
Vandalism |
$97,338 |
$34 |
Animal Cruelty |
$315 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$33,677 |
$12 |
Identity Theft |
$22,264 |
$8 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$829,471 |
$293 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Valley View, Glen Ellyn, 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 Valley View totals $1,590,764 ($562 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,420,235 ($855 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 Valley View 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 central 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 Valley View’s 2,832 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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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 Valley View residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
0.4544 |
Robbery |
0.5107 |
Rape |
0.6870 |
Murder |
0.0281 |
Total Violent Crime |
1.680 (A+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
8.845 |
Vehicle Theft |
3.171 |
Burglary |
1.734 |
Arson |
0.0618 |
Total Property Crime |
13.81 (A-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0500 |
Drug Crimes |
1.608 |
Vandalism |
4.811 |
Identity Theft |
1.016 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0151 |
Total "Other" Rate |
7.499 (B-) |
Individual Valley View Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Valley View is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Valley View.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B | A | B | |
A | A+ | A+ | |
A | A | A+ | |
A | A+ | A | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A- | A- | A- | |
A- | A | A- | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A | A+ | A | |
A- | A | A- |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Valley View 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A | B- | B- | |
C | C | C | |
A | B+ | B+ | |
D+ | C- | C- | |
C- | B+ | B+ | |
A- | A- | A- | |
B | B- | B- | |
F | D- | D- | |
C | B | B |
Considering only the crime rate, Valley View 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 Valley View, Glen Ellyn, IL average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Valley View schools on SchoolGrade
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