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Is Elkhorn, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 10,045 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Elkhorn is a smaller community of 10,045 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 234.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,199 per 100K.

Elkhorn Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricElkhornWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate374.6334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1966.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1199.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate332.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

375/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1967/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Elkhorn

Violent crime in Elkhorn is close to the national average. The rate of 374.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1966.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,199 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Elkhorn Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary265
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,199
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft332
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Elkhorn Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elkhorn
374.6
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elkhorn
1966.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Elkhorn Safety

Is Elkhorn safe?
Not especially. Elkhorn earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.1 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 Elkhorn?
234.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 374.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1966.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Elkhorn safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Elkhorn's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,199 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Elkhorn?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Elkhorn generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Elkhorn police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Elkhorn?
Crime rates have held steady in Elkhorn, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Elkhorn compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Elkhorn ranks behind about 74% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Elkhorn to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Elkhorn?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.1 per-thousand rate put Elkhorn below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 375 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Elkhorn?
374.6 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (72), and murder (5.0) 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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