Elkin, NC Crime


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Elkin, NC has been facing a concerning rise in crime in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the rate of violent crime in Elkin stands at 26.3, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This trend is particularly alarming as the town has historically been known for its low crime rates. The most prevalent type of crime in Elkin is property crime, with a rate of 95.7 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Elkin are at a higher risk of falling victim to property crimes such as theft, burglary, and vandalism. The community has been grappling with this issue, and local authorities are taking steps to address the underlying causes and reduce the crime rate.

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.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
North Wilkesboro, NC Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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North Wilkesboro, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172019
Wilkesboro, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock202019
King, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock282019
Galax, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock282019
Mocksville, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock302019
Taylorsville, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock302015
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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per 100k
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Pop. Miles Data
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North Wilkesboro, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172019
Wilkesboro, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock202019
King, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock282019
Galax, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock282019
Mocksville, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock302019
Taylorsville, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock302015

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My family and I also live in State Road, which is just a few miles outside of Elkin. Let's start with the many many amazing things about the area: 1) The Elkin  More

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I moved here 21 years ago from East Tennessee to be with my estranged wife and unborn child. If not for them, I would never have came here. I am still trapped here.  More

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Elkin City Schools are some of the best in the nation! Elkin High School doesn't just meet a standard, but sets a bar that only two other schools in North Carolina  More

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