The town of Ellston, IA has seen a decrease in both violent and property crime rates in recent years, with a violent crime rate of 12.5 compared to the national average of 22.7. However, this does not mean that the town is completely free of crime. In fact, property crime is still a concern in Ellston, with a rate of 14.3 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that while residents may feel safer from violent crime, they still need to take precautions to protect their belongings. The community has been working together to address these issues and create a safer environment for all residents. With ongoing efforts, it is hoped that Ellston will continue to see a decrease in crime rates and become a more secure place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ellston violent crime is 12.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Ellston property crime is 14.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Ellston, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Leon, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Leon, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.