The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Elkmont Springs, TN: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$88,749

Cost of Crime™ for Elkmont Springs, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $2,035 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Elkmont Springs 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 Elkmont Springs, TN Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Elkmont Springs ranks in the 5th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 5% of cities but less safe than 95%. This analysis applies only to Elkmont Springs's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Elkmont Springs is 61.58 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Elkmont Springs, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Elkmont Springs for 2025 is $88,749. This translates to approximately $722 per resident and $2,035 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Elkmont Springs. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Elkmont Springs Compared to Other Cities?

Elkmont Springs, TN:	$722
Bolivar, TN:	$1463
Castalian Springs, TN:	$302
Tennessee:	$694
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Elkmont Springs is $722 per year, which is $257 more than the national average and $28 more than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Elkmont Springs:

In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $741 more than in Elkmont Springs.
In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $420 less than in Elkmont Springs

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Elkmont Springs	Cost per Elkmont Springs Resident
Murder	$13,470	$110
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,306	$51
Robbery	$3,387	$28
Assault	$19,777	$161
Kidnapping	$1,137	$9
Vehicle Theft	$2,076	$17
Burglary	$3,130	$25
Theft	$14,453	$118
Arson	$503	$4
Vandalism	$9,120	$74
Animal Cruelty	$160	$1
Drug Crimes	$15,219	$124
Identity Theft	$11	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$88,749	$722

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Elkmont Springs, TN

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 Elkmont Springs totals $126,419 ($1,028 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $215,168 ($1,749 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 Elkmont Springs 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 Elkmont Springs’s 123 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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Elkmont Springs 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 Elkmont Springs residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.599
Robbery	0.8756
Rape	0.8456
Murder	0.0583
Total Violent Crime	7.378 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	22.69
Vehicle Theft	1.090
Burglary	2.806
Arson	0.1692
Total Property Crime	26.75 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1524
Drug Crimes	16.73
Vandalism	10.38
Identity Theft	0.0117
Animal Cruelty	0.1753
Total "Other" Rate	27.45 (F)

Individual Elkmont Springs Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Baugh, TN	D-	D-	D
Elkton, TN	D+	D	B+
Ardmore, TN	D	D	D+
Poplar Hill, TN	C-	D	B+
Holland Gin, AL	B+	A+	B+
Ardmore, AL	B+	A-	A
Thach, AL	B-	B+	A-
Prospect, TN	C-	D	B
Elkmont, AL	B+	A-	A-
Bunker Hill, TN	D+	D	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Elkmont Springs 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
Fox Creek, CO	F	F	F
Greenwater, WA	F	F	F
Glenbrook, OR	D+	D+	D+
Glen, TN	D	C+	C+
Glace, WV	D	D	D
Gibbs City, MI	D+	C	C
Galts Mill, VA	A-	A-	A-
Galestown, MD	B+	D+	D+
Gage, NM	F	F	F
Furniss, PA	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Elkmont Springs is less safe than the Tennessee 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 Elkmont Springs, TN average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Elkmont Springs schools on SchoolGrade

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