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88%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
82%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
89%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.
Elk Rapids crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Elk Rapids crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Elk Rapids crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Elk Rapids crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleElk Rapids/100k peopleMichigan/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)281 (estimate)2,0042,281
Murdern/an/an/a5.95.7
Rapen/an/an/a58.938.0
Robberyn/an/an/a36.966.5
Assaultn/an/an/a355.5264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)64 (estimate)457364
Burglaryn/an/an/a205.2250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,060.01,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a281.3318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)217 (estimate)1,5471,917

Elk Rapids crime map



The Elk Rapids crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Elk Rapids as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Elk Rapids crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Elk Rapids crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Elk Rapids crime rates are 88% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Elk Rapids are 82% lower than the national average
      • In Elk Rapids you have a 1 in 356 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Elk Rapids is safer than 89% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Elk Rapids has n/a

      Elk Rapids, MI Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Michigan has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Michigan has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Elk Rapids each year?
      • 4. Is the Elk Rapids crime rate higher or lower than the Michigan average?
      • 5. Elk Rapids is safer than 90% of all other cities in Michigan.
       
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      Daily Crime In Elk Rapids (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Elk Rapids

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Elk Rapids is 1 in 1560
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Elk Rapids is 1 in 461
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Elk Rapids is 1 in 356

      Year Over Year Crime In Elk Rapids (per 100,000 people)

      Elk Rapids police department

      Item Elk Rapids Michigan National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)510,515558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.12.13.3
      There are a total of 5 Elk Rapids police officers. This results in 3.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 48.9% greater than the Michigan average and 5.3% less than the National average.

      Sex offenders in Michigan

      State Total offenders Michigan /100K National /100K
      Michigan40,460414266
      There are a total of 40,460 sex offenders in Michigan. This yields a total of 414 sex offenders in Michigan per 100,000 residents which is 56% greater than the national average.

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      Source: The Elk Rapids, MI crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.