Crime & Safety
Hinsdale's High Rate Of DUI Arrests: Study
Nearby towns have lower rates of drunken-driving arrests, according to an anti-DUI group.

HINSDALE, IL – The Hinsdale Police Department's DUI arrest rate is higher than nearby towns, a study released this week shows.
In 2024, Hinsdale counted 54 DUI arrests, which works out to 2.2 per officer, according to the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists.
The top five Hinsdale officers for DUI arrests in 2024 were Jonathan Wheaton (7), Frank Smith (5), Ian Simpson (5), Michael Dzierzega (4) and Giovanni Montecinos (4).
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Here's how Hinsdale'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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