Crime & Safety
La Grange DUI Arrest Rate On Low Side: Study
An anti-DUI group examined drunken-driving statistics in towns across the state.
LA GRANGE, IL – The La Grange Police Department's DUI arrest rate is on the low side compared with nearby towns, a study released this week shows.
In 2024, La Grange counted 20 DUI arrests, which works out to 0.7 per officer, according to the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists.
Here's how La Grange's numbers compare to nearby towns in 2024:
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| 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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