Elkhart, IA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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29%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

28%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

29%

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.

Elkhart 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 Elkhart 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 Elkhart 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 Elkhart crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Elkhart_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,615 (estimate)	1,721	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	2.5	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	41.3	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	22.3	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	213.9	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	263 (estimate)	280	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	218.6	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,056.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	165.2	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,353 (estimate)	1,441	1,917

Elkhart crime map

The Elkhart crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Elkhart 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 Elkhart crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Elkhart 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

Elkhart crime rates are 29% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Elkhart are 28% lower than the national average
In Elkhart you have a 1 in 62 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Elkhart is safer than 39% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Elkhart has decreased by 26%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Elkhart

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Elkhart is 1 in 381

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Elkhart is 1 in 74

The chance of being a victim of crime in Elkhart is 1 in 62

Year Over Year Crime In Elkhart (per 100,000 people)

Elkhart police department

Item	Elkhart	Iowa	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	3,827	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	1.8	3.3

Sex offenders in Iowa

State	Total offenders	Iowa_/100K	National_/100K
Iowa	6,040	205	266

There are a total of 6,040 sex offenders in Iowa. This yields a total of 205 sex offenders in Iowa per 100,000 residents which is 23% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Mitchellville, IA	2,382	80	80	160
Colfax, IA	1,886	89	89	178
Polk City, IA	4,797	64	366	429
Saylorville, IA	2,743	73	377	451
Slater, IA	1,463	76	389	465
Prairie City, IA	1,827	0	582	582
Alleman, IA	438	114	586	699
Elkhart, IA	695	263	1,353	1,615

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Hollis Crossroads, AL	695	532	2,237	2,769
Beaverdale, PA	695	389	2,307	2,695
Inglewood, NE	695	306	2,628	2,934
Fairfax, MO	695	563	2,570	3,133
Round Hill, VA	695	95	670	766
Elkhart, IA	695	263	1,353	1,615

Source: The Elkhart, IA 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.