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Is Elk River, Minnesota Safe?

Population 27,896 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 27,896, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Elk River earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,486 per 100K.

Elk River Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricElk RiverMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate268.6323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1818.92036.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate163.0--268.2
Theft Rate1486.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate274.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

208.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

269/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1819/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Elk River

Violent crime in Elk River is below the national average. The rate of 268.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1818.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,486 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Elk River Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault163
061% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary328
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,486
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft274
086% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Elk River Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elk River
268.6
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elk River
1818.9
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Elk River Safety

Is Elk River safe?
Not especially. Elk River earns a C with a crime rate of 208.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Elk River?
208.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 268.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1818.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Elk River safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Elk River has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Elk River?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Elk River generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Elk River police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Elk River?
No. Crime in Elk River has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Elk River compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Middle of the pack for Minnesota. Elk River isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Minnesota cities.
How safe is Elk River to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Elk River?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Elk River?
268.6 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (163), robbery (36), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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