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Is Elko, Nevada Safe?

Population 21,019 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Elko is a smaller community of 21,019 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 229 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,608 per 100K.

Elko Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricElkoNevada AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate341.6320.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1948.42227.91,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate211.0--268.2
Theft Rate1608.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate250.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

342/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1948/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Elko

Violent crime in Elko is close to the national average. The rate of 341.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1948.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,608 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Elko Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault211
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery85
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary348
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,608
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft250
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Elko Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elko
341.6
State
320.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elko
1948.4
State
2227.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Elko Safety

Is Elko safe?
Not especially. Elko earns a C- with a crime rate of 229 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Elko?
229 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 341.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1948.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Elko safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Elko's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,608 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Elko?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Elko generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Elko police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Elko?
Crime rates have held steady in Elko, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Elko compare to other cities in Nevada?
Below average for the state. Elko ranks behind about 66% of Nevada cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Elko to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Elko?
Bad. A C- grade and 229 per-thousand rate put Elko below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 342 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Elko?
341.6 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (211), robbery (85), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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