Crime & Safety
Burr Ridge DUI Arrest Rate On Low Side: Study
An anti-DUI group examined drunken-driving statistics in towns across the state.

BURR RIDGE, IL – The Burr Ridge Police Department's DUI arrest rate is on the low side compared to nearby towns, a study released this week shows.
In 2024, Burr Ridge counted 18 DUI arrests, which works out to 0.7 per officer, according to the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists.
The top two Burr Ridge officers for DUI arrests in 2024, Michael Firnsin and Timothy Lesniak, each got three.
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Here's how Burr Ridge's numbers compare to nearby towns in 2024:
| Town | # of officers | DUIs/officer | Total DUIs |
| Burr Ridge | 27 | 0.7 | 18 |
| Clarendon Hills | 14 | 0.9 | 13 |
| Darien | 33 | 2.1 | 70 |
| Elmhurst | 70 | 3.2 | 225 |
| Hinsdale | 25 | 2.2 | 54 |
| La Grange | 29 | 0.7 | 20 |
| Western Springs | 20 | 0.2 | 4 |
Source: Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists
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