Elkton, South Dakota may seem like a peaceful small town, but the crime rate tells a different story. With a reported violent crime rate of only 9.6, it may seem lower than the US average of 22.7. However, this is still a cause for concern for the residents of Elkton. The context of the US average shows that although the town's rate may be lower, it is still a higher rate compared to the rest of the country. Additionally, the property crime rate in Elkton is 11.6, also lower than the US average of 35.4. While this may be seen as a positive, any type of crime is still a cause for concern and measures should be taken to address and reduce it. Overall, the statistics show that Elkton, SD is not immune to crime and the community must work together to keep their town safe.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Elkton violent crime is 9.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Elkton property crime is 11.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Elkton, South Dakota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Flandreau, South Dakota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Flandreau, South Dakota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.