Elba, NY Property Crime Rates and Non-Violent Crime Maps

Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in Elba in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

The A grade indicates that the rate of property crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Elba ranks in the 87th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 87% of cities but less safe than 13%. This analysis applies only to Elba's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The property crime rate in Elba is 6.475 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Elba residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in Elba varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 120 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 195 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Elba, NY see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Elba, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Elba for 2025 is $81,400. This translates to approximately $40 per resident and $117 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.1% of the median household income in Elba. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 74.6%
2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 19.1%
3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 6.3%

The Cost of Crime per resident in Elba is $40 per year, which is $96 less than the national average and $68 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Elba:

• In East Farmingdale, NY, crime costs $308 per person, which is $268 more than in Elba.
• In Marion, NY, crime costs $38 per person, which is $2 less than in Elba

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Elba for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Elba	Cost per Elba Resident
Vehicle Theft	$3,430	$2
Burglary	$21,236	$10
Theft	$54,738	$27
Arson	$1,997	$1
Total Cost of Property Crime	$81,400	$40

The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in Elba, NY

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Elba totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $81,400 ($40 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Property Crime Maps

When interpreting the Elba property crime map, keep in mind that property crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the west part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate property crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Elba’s 2,041 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Elba Property Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which non-violent crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grade above. All property crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Elba residents in a standard year.

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.178
Vehicle Theft	0.1085
Burglary	1.147
Arson	0.0405
Total Property Crime	6.475 (A)

Individual Elba Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of property crime in Elba is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Elba.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Daws, NY	B	C	C-
Pumpkin Hill, NY	A+	B+	A+
Byron, NY	C	A-	D+
Oakfield, NY	B+	A-	C
Alabama, NY	B-	C	C-
West Barre, NY	A+	B	A-
Batavia, NY	B	C+	C
Honest Hill, NY	B-	A-	D+
South Byron, NY	D-	B+	F
Barre Center, NY	A+	B-	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Elba is lower versus other cities of the same size for property crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bearden, AR	F	F	F
Beverly, OH	B-	D+	D+
Cameron, SC	F	D-	D-
Cedarville, NJ	B-	C	C
Drasco, AR	D+	D-	D-
Wilton, WI	B	B	B
Cut and Shoot, TX	C+	C+	C+
Port Dickinson, NY	D+	D-	D-
St. Regis Park, KY	C-	A	A
South Carthage, TN	C	C+	C+

Considering only the property crime rate, Elba is safer than the New York state average and safer than the national average.

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