Crime & Safety
Hinsdale Records High DUI Arrest Rate Compared To Nearby Towns: Study
An anti-DUI group examined drunken-driving statistics in towns across the state.
HINSDALE, IL – The Hinsdale Police Department's DUI arrest rate is higher than that of nearby towns, according to a new study.
In 2025, Hinsdale counted 55 DUI arrests, which works out to 2.2 per officer, according to the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists. The previous year, Hinsdale reported 54 such arrests.
The top four Hinsdale officers for DUI arrests in 2025 were Jonathan Wheaton (10), Michal Dzierzega (7), Michael Raimondi (7) and Giovanni Montecinos (5).
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Here's how Hinsdale's and Clarendon Hills' numbers compare to nearby towns in 2025:
| Town | # of officers | DUIs/officer | Total DUIs |
| Burr Ridge | 27 | 0.8 | 22 |
| Clarendon Hills | 13 | 0.8 | 8 |
| Darien | 34 | 1.6 | 53 |
| Elmhurst | 68 | 2.7 | 181 |
| Hinsdale | 25 | 2.2 | 55 |
| La Grange | 27 | 0.4 | 11 |
| Western Springs | 20 | 0.4 | 7 |
Source: Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists
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