Elkin, NC is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 4,876 people. Unfortunately, it has been found to have higher than average crime rates when compared to the national average. Its violent crime rate is 26.3, which is higher than the US average of 22.7, and its property crime rate is 95.7, which is more than double the US average of 35.4. Consequently, Elkin residents may be at greater risk for dangerous criminal activity like theft and assault, compared to those living in other parts of the country. It is important that residents take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property from potential harm.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Elkin violent crime is 26.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Elkin property crime is 95.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Elkin, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.