The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Elbing, KS: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$236,906

Cost of Crime™ for Elbing, KS

In 2025, crime will cost $1,014 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Elbing 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.

Is Elbing, KS Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Elbing ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Elbing's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Elbing is 30.97 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Elbing Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Elbing varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 37 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Elbing, KS see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Elbing, KS

The total projected cost of crime in Elbing for 2025 is $236,906. This translates to approximately $401 per resident and $1,014 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Elbing. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Elbing Compared to Other Cities?

Elbing, KS:	$401
Ulysses, KS:	$954
Basehor, KS:	$261
Kansas:	$534
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Elbing is $401 per year, which is $63 less than the national average and $133 less than Kansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Elbing:

In Ulysses, KS, crime costs $954 per person, which is $553 more than in Elbing.
In Basehor, KS, crime costs $261 per person, which is $140 less than in Elbing

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Elbing	Cost per Elbing Resident
Murder	$58,597	$99
Rape/Sexual Assault	$30,211	$51
Robbery	$4,448	$8
Assault	$13,132	$22
Kidnapping	$16,744	$28
Vehicle Theft	$9,495	$16
Burglary	$9,283	$16
Theft	$44,705	$76
Arson	$2,552	$4
Vandalism	$16,414	$28
Animal Cruelty	$469	$1
Drug Crimes	$29,770	$50
Identity Theft	$1,085	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$236,906	$401

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Elbing, KS

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 Elbing totals $538,261 ($911 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $775,167 ($1,312 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 Crime Maps

When interpreting the Elbing crime map, keep in mind that 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 city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate 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 Elbing’s 591 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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Elbing Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Elbing residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7737
Robbery	0.2393
Rape	0.8431
Murder	0.0528
Total Violent Crime	1.909 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.61
Vehicle Theft	1.037
Burglary	1.732
Arson	0.1788
Total Property Crime	17.55 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.4673
Drug Crimes	6.810
Vandalism	3.888
Identity Theft	0.2372
Animal Cruelty	0.1073
Total "Other" Rate	11.51 (D+)

Individual Elbing Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Whitewater, KS	C+	B	B
Walton, KS	C-	B	C
Peabody, KS	D	C-	C+
Potwin, KS	B-	B	A-
Newton, KS	D+	C-	C+
North Newton, KS	B	B+	A
Burns, KS	C	C+	A
Zimmerdale, KS	C-	A-	C
Wonsevu, KS	D+	A-	D
DeGraff, KS	D+	A-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Elbing is higher versus other cities of the same size for 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
Berlin, IL	A+	B	B
Youngs, OH	D+	D+	D+
Alto Pass, IL	C+	C+	C+
Briar Creek, PA	B	B+	B+
Arden, DE	D+	B+	B+
Bobo, OH	A-	A-	A-
Attica, WI	B+	B+	B+
Wa-Ni Village, TN	C-	D	D
Bald Eagle, PA	A	A-	A-
Petrolia, KS	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Elbing is safer than the Kansas state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Elbing, KS average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Elbing schools on SchoolGrade

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