As a small township in Minnesota, Elgin has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. With a violent crime rate of 6.7, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7, residents can feel relatively safe in their community. However, property crime is still a concern with a rate of 14.9, slightly below the national average of 35.4. This may be due to the rural nature of the township, making it a target for burglaries and thefts. Overall, while Elgin may not be completely free of crime, the community can take comfort in knowing that their town is relatively safe compared to the rest of the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Elgin township violent crime is 6.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Elgin township property crime is 14.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Elgin township, Minnesota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Plainview, Minnesota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Plainview, Minnesota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.