Elwood, Kansas has seen a decrease in violent crime over recent years, with a rate of 20.1 compared to the national average of 22.7. However, property crime in this small town is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 31.2 compared to 35.4. Despite the lower overall crime rate, the residents of Elwood still face the challenges and impacts of criminal activity. Local law enforcement and community leaders continue to work towards promoting safety and preventing crime in this peaceful town. With the context of the national averages, it is evident that Elwood is a relatively safe community, but there is still room for improvement in reducing property crime.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Elwood violent crime is 20.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Elwood property crime is 31.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.