West Elsdon · Then vs Now
West Elsdon: 2024-11 vs 2025-11
A side-by-side look at how West Elsdon shifted between two periods.
| 2024-11 | 2025-11 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 12 | 4 | -67% |
| Construction value ($) | $279,186 | $56,600 | -80% |
| New business licenses | 1 | 10 | +900% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 367 | 367 | 0% |
| Reported crimes | 89 | 73 | -18% |
| Violent crimes | 26 | 20 | -23% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 0 | — |
2024-11
West Elsdon permit count drops by half
Twelve permits were issued in West Elsdon during November, down from 27 the month before. Ten of those fell under the express permit program. Total construction value held roughly steady at $279,186. Graffiti removal requests led 311 calls with 107, while abandoned vehicle complaints came in second with 37. Crime fell slightly—89 incidents versus 98 in October, including 26 violent offenses. No new business licenses or closures were recorded.
2025-11
West Elsdon permits drop to four, half last month's pace
West Elsdon pulled just four permits in November, down from eight the month before, with total declared value sliding to $56,600. Three came through the express-permit program. No new business licenses turned up. Residents filed 367 service requests, down 17% from October, led by 80 graffiti-removal calls and 44 abandoned-vehicle complaints. Crime ticked up slightly—73 incidents versus 71—with violent offenses at 20, up one from the prior month.
New businesses — 2024-11
- BERRIEN COUNTY PLUGMAKERS (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-11
- ROSELUX FLORAL LLC (Limited Business License)
- NERI ENTERPRISES (Limited Business License)
- VICENTE BERNAL (Peddler License)
- FIVE STAR CLOTHING (Limited Business License)
- GOLDEN CITY FINE JEWELRY (Limited Business License)
- JACK'S BALLOONS/ GILBERTO ENRIQUEZ-VILLARREAL (Peddler License)
- ESTHERS FASHIONS #3 (Limited Business License)
- THE LITTLE SCHOLARS CLUB (Children's Services Facility License)
- GORDITAS SANTIAGO NO. 2 (Retail Food Establishment)
- COSMO PROF #6901 (Limited Business License)