Elk River, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Elk River Police Department serves the city of Elk River, MN in Sherburne County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 730 violent crimes and 2,012 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 25.8 per 100k residents, which is 75.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 44.2 per 100k, 73.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 25.8 | A | 730 | 106.2 | -75.7% |
| Property Crime | 44.2 | A | 2012 | 163.6 | -73.0% |
| Larceny | 40.5 | A | 1731 | 116.4 | -65.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.7 | A | 111 | 22.2 | -83.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becker | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 79.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 79.5% higher |
| Big Lake | 8 miles | A 39.2 | A 23.5 | Violent: 52.2% higher Property: 46.7% lower |
| Buffalo | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 12.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 72.7% lower |
| Rogers | 21 miles | A 58.9 | F 272.2 | Violent: 128.4% higher Property: 516.3% higher |
| Howard Lake | 21 miles | B 92.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 258.5% higher Property: N/A |