Elkins, WV Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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58%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

33%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

77%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Elkins_{/100k people}	West Virginia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	59	n/a (estimate)	881	1,411	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.3	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	48.0	37.5
Robbery	1	n/a	14.9	9.7	60.6
Assault	31	n/a	462.7	185.8	256.1
Violent crime	32	n/a (estimate)	478	249	359
Burglary	5	n/a	74.6	178.3	229.2
Theft	20	n/a	298.5	905.1	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	2	n/a	29.9	78.5	258.8
Property crime	27	n/a (estimate)	403	1,162	1,760

Elkins crime map

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

Elkins crime rates are 58% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Elkins are 33% higher than the national average
In Elkins you have a 1 in 114 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Elkins is safer than 53% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Elkins has decreased by 24%

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Daily Crime In Elkins (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Elkins, WV per 100,000 people. In Elkins, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.60 times less than the West Virginia average and 2.41 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Elkins is 1.92 times more than the West Virginia average and 1.33 times more than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Elkins has a daily crime rate that is 2.88 times less than the West Virginia average and 4.37 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Elkins (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Elkins, West Virginia compared to other areas of West Virginia, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Elkins safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Elkins is safer than 55% of West Virginia cities, and 53% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in West Virginia, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Elkins. At this time, Elkins sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Elkins

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Elkins is 1 in 210

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Elkins is 1 in 249

The chance of being a victim of crime in Elkins is 1 in 114

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Elkins? In Elkins, you have a 1 in 210 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 249. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Elkins, WV is 1 in 114.

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

An ideal indicator of whether Elkins is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Elkins has increased by 128% and the rate of property crime in Elkins has decreased by 57%. The total crime rate in Elkins has decreased by 24% year to year.

Elkins police department

Item	Elkins	West Virginia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	13	1,642	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	3.0	3.3

There are a total of 13 Elkins police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 39.6% less than the West Virginia average and 43.8% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in West Virginia

State	Total offenders	West Virginia_/100K	National_/100K
West Virginia	4,917	266	266

There are a total of 4,917 sex offenders in West Virginia. This yields a total of 266 sex offenders in West Virginia per 100,000 residents which is equal the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Parsons, WV	1,524	108	502	609
Belington, WV	1,929	110	515	626
Montrose, WV	288	188	875	1,063
Beverly, WV	706	235	1,095	1,329
Hendricks, WV	394	267	1,246	1,513
Womelsdorf (Coalton), WV	194	296	1,380	1,676
Hambleton, WV	229	298	1,390	1,688
Elkins, WV	7,017	478	403	881

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Collinsville, VA	7,019	265	1,906	2,171
Souderton, PA	7,019	68	821	890
Crete, NE	7,013	201	2,532	2,733
St. Augustine Beach, FL	7,010	87	462	549
Commerce, GA	7,008	301	1,546	1,847
Elkins, WV	7,017	478	403	881

Source: The Elkins, WV crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.