Assault has dropped and burglary has increased in Elgin, leading to an overall decrease in crime incidents.

Crime rates rose compared to the week before, led by incidents of theft and assault.

Crime in Elgin drops overall during Christmas week.

Incidents rose to 372 for the week of December 17, up from 360 the week before.

Crime incidents in Elgin saw an overall increase last week, mostly thefts and assaults.

Overall crime in Chicago is on the decline for the second month in a row.