Crime & Safety
Darien DUI Arrest Rate Higher Than Nearby Towns.
An anti-DUI group examined drunken-driving statistics in towns across the state.
DARIEN, IL – The Darien Police Department's DUI arrest rate remains higher than that of nearby towns, according to a new study.
In 2025, Darien counted 53 DUI arrests, which works out to 1.6 per officer, according to the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists. The previous year, Darien reported 70 such arrests.
The top four Darien officers for DUI arrests in 2025 were Tony Hruby (9), Nelson Servin (8), Nick Nelson (8) and Konrad Kano (6).
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Here's how Darien's 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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