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Is Elon, North Carolina Safe?

Population 11,366 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Elon is a smaller community of 11,366 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 246 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,389 per 100K.

Elon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricElonNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate338.4317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2122.02053.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate281.0--268.2
Theft Rate1389.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate187.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

338/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2122/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Elon

Violent crime in Elon is close to the national average. The rate of 338.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2122.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,389 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Elon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault281
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary358
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,389
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft187
059% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Elon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elon
338.4
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elon
2122.0
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Elon Safety

Is Elon safe?
Not especially. Elon earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246 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 Elon?
246 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 338.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2122.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Elon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Elon's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,389 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Elon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Elon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Elon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Elon?
No. Crime in Elon has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Elon compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Elon ranks behind about 68% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Elon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Elon?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246 per-thousand rate put Elon below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 338 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Elon?
338.4 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (281), robbery (81), and murder (3.0) 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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