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Crime rate in Elkin, North Carolina (NC): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Elkin, NC compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Elkin, NC

The 2022 crime rate in Elkin, NC is 394 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 1.6 times higher than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 93.5% U.S. cities. The 2022 Elkin crime rate rose by 14% compared to 2021. In the last 5 years Elkin has seen rise of violent crime and increasing property crime.
See how dangerous Elkin, NC is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Elkin:

394.1
Jonesville:

263.6
Boonville:

67.2
Dobson:

150.8
Yadkinville:

210.4
North Wilkesboro:

258.8
Wilkesboro:

366.4
Mount Airy:

258.7
Sparta:

59.3
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Elkin by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(24.6)
1
(24.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(24.7)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
4
(97.5)
1
(25.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(24.7)
1
(24.9)
1
(24.9)
1
(25.0)
1
(24.6)
2
(48.5)
1
(25.2)
4
(99.8)
3
(75.0)
2
(49.4)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(25.0)
4
(98.7)
2
(49.5)
2
(49.7)
2
(49.8)
7
(175.2)
4
(98.4)
3
(72.8)
2
(50.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(49.4)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
20
(487.3)
20
(499.9)
7
(172.8)
8
(197.9)
13
(323.1)
7
(174.4)
13
(325.4)
18
(442.6)
19
(461.2)
3
(75.5)
8
(199.6)
7
(175.1)
9
(222.5)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
47
(1,145)
69
(1,725)
42
(1,037)
40
(989.6)
31
(770.4)
56
(1,395)
38
(951.2)
40
(983.5)
43
(1,044)
14
(352.4)
34
(848.1)
33
(825.4)
34
(840.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
189
(4,605)
227
(5,674)
244
(6,022)
253
(6,259)
246
(6,113)
381
(9,494)
330
(8,260)
337
(8,286)
281
(6,820)
198
(4,984)
174
(4,340)
171
(4,277)
171
(4,227)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
10
(243.7)
6
(150.0)
6
(148.1)
3
(74.2)
8
(198.8)
7
(174.4)
7
(175.2)
1
(24.6)
13
(315.5)
7
(176.2)
10
(249.4)
11
(275.1)
9
(222.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(24.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(24.7)
1
(24.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(25.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(24.3)
1
(25.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(25.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index459.3487.1389.4399.8413.8561.2548.7589.1572.6288.4372.7345.9394.1

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Elkin, North Carolina as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Elkin is 481 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.



Violent crime rate in 2022
Elkin:

234.9
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2021
Elkin:

162.6
U.S. Average:

224.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Elkin:

199.6
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2018
Elkin:

88.1
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Elkin:

364.1
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Elkin:

344.2
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Elkin:

275.3
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Elkin:

137.1
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Elkin:

211.2
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Elkin:

148.4
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Elkin:

135.7
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Elkin:

287.4
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Elkin:

341.1
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Elkin:

122.6
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Elkin:

130.8
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Elkin:

236.6
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Elkin:

229.3
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2022
Elkin:

412.9
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2021
Elkin:

420.2
U.S. Average:

157.8

Property crime rate in 2020
Elkin:

424.0
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2018
Elkin:

346.1
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Elkin:

597.1
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Elkin:

614.7
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Elkin:

629.5
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Elkin:

780.0
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Elkin:

489.6
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Elkin:

522.0
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Elkin:

530.6
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Elkin:

651.1
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Elkin:

495.9
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Elkin:

315.0
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Elkin:

365.1
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Elkin:

336.2
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Elkin:

339.8
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 21 (17 officers - 16 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.25
North Carolina average:

2.27

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 22 (18 officers - 17 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.49
North Carolina average:

2.31

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 21 (17 officers - 16 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.21
North Carolina average:

2.30

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 21 (17 officers - 15 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.28
North Carolina average:

2.33

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 21 (17 officers - 15 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.13
North Carolina average:

2.36

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 21 (17 officers - 15 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.18
North Carolina average:

2.38

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 21 (17 officers - 15 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.26
North Carolina average:

2.39

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 21 (17 officers - 15 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.24
North Carolina average:

2.41

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 21 (17 officers - 15 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.22
North Carolina average:

2.39

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 21 (17 officers - 14 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.21
North Carolina average:

2.37

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 21 (17 officers - 15 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.20
North Carolina average:

2.39

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 21 (17 officers - 15 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.25
North Carolina average:

2.40

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 21 (17 officers - 15 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.14
North Carolina average:

2.41

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 21 (17 officers - 14 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.17
North Carolina average:

2.40

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 20 (17 officers - 15 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.94
North Carolina average:

2.38

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 20 (16 officers - 14 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.64
North Carolina average:

2.42

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 21 (17 officers - 16 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.08
North Carolina average:

2.44

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 21 (17 officers - 15 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.09
North Carolina average:

2.43

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 21 (17 officers - 15 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.10
North Carolina average:

2.43

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Elkin, NC
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 28676.