Elko, NV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Elko Police Department serves the city of Elko, NV in Elko County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,229 violent crimes and 2,488 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.7 per 100k residents, which is 17.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 134.3 per 100k, 17.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 CAnnual Rate124.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,229 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents286 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate134.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,488 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents487 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate67.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,629 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate38.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents359 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 124.7 | C | 2229 | 106.2 | +17.4% |
| Property Crime | 134.3 | B | 2488 | 163.6 | -17.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.4 | A | 286 | 22.3 | -35.3% |
| Burglary | 28.8 | C | 487 | 24.0 | +19.7% |
| Larceny | 67.1 | A | 1629 | 116.4 | -42.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 38.4 | F | 359 | 22.2 | +73.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Church of Jesus Christ | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlin | 30 miles | D 156.1 | A 104.1 | Violent: 25.2% higher Property: 22.5% lower |
| West Wendover | 30 miles | B 89.1 | D 222.7 | Violent: 28.6% lower Property: 65.8% higher |
| Winnemucca | 129 miles | F 357.9 | B 143.2 | Violent: 187.1% higher Property: 6.6% higher |
| Lovelock | 142 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 108.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 19.5% lower |
| Fallon | 185 miles | C 105.2 | B 126.3 | Violent: 15.6% lower Property: 6.0% lower |