The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Elkland, MO: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$1.70 million

Cost of Crime™ for Elkland, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,737 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Elkland 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 Elkland, MO Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Elkland ranks in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 3% of cities but less safe than 97%. This analysis applies only to Elkland's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Elkland is 71.06 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Elkland Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Elkland varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 5 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 71 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Elkland, MO see the most incidents - about 63 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Elkland, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Elkland for 2025 is $1,701,343. This translates to approximately $612 per resident and $1,737 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Elkland. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 66.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 9.2%

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

Elkland, MO:	$612
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Elkland is $612 per year, which is $148 more than the national average and $48 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Elkland:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,394 more than in Elkland.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $390 less than in Elkland

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Elkland	Cost per Elkland Resident
Murder	$325,680	$117
Rape/Sexual Assault	$132,247	$48
Robbery	$44,891	$16
Assault	$101,454	$37
Kidnapping	$17,914	$6
Vehicle Theft	$36,252	$13
Burglary	$54,096	$19
Theft	$841,085	$303
Arson	$10,989	$4
Vandalism	$57,174	$21
Animal Cruelty	$1,157	$0
Drug Crimes	$70,516	$25
Identity Theft	$7,887	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$1,701,343	$612

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Elkland, MO

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 Elkland totals $2,840,151 ($1,022 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,541,494 ($1,634 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 Elkland 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 west part of the city has more 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 Elkland’s 2,779 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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Elkland 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 Elkland residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.271
Robbery	0.5136
Rape	0.7849
Murder	0.0624
Total Violent Crime	2.632 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	58.44
Vehicle Theft	0.8424
Burglary	2.146
Arson	0.1637
Total Property Crime	61.59 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1063
Drug Crimes	3.430
Vandalism	2.880
Identity Theft	0.3667
Animal Cruelty	0.0563
Total "Other" Rate	6.839 (B-)

Individual Elkland Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Olive, MO	B+	B+	A
March, MO	F	C+	F
Sampson, MO	B	C	B+
Wall Street, MO	B+	C	A+
Tin Town, MO	B+	C	A
Fair Grove, MO	B	B	B-
Foose, MO	B-	C-	B
Marshfield, MO	C	C+	C+
Conway, MO	C-	D	C
Goodnight, MO	B	D+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Elkland 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
Dakota City, NE	C+	B	B
Salt Rock, WV	A-	B-	B-
Adams, WI	C	D+	D+
Lake Mills, IA	B-	C+	C+
Mayfield, NY	B+	C	C
Montara, CA	B-	D	D
Morning View, KY	C	A-	A-
New Florence, PA	B	A-	A-
Oak Hill, FL	A+	A-	A-
Perrysville, OH	B	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Elkland is less safe than the Missouri state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Elkland, MO average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Elkland schools on SchoolGrade

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