The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Elkport, IA: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$68,757

Cost of Crime™ for Elkport, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $587 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Elkport 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 Elkport, IA Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Elkport ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of cities but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to Elkport's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Elkport is 16.55 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Elkport Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Elkport varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 53 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 80 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Elkport, IA see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Elkport, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Elkport for 2025 is $68,757. This translates to approximately $212 per resident and $587 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Elkport. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

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

Elkport, IA:	$212
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Elkport is $212 per year, which is $252 less than the national average and $113 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Elkport:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $329 more than in Elkport.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $67 less than in Elkport

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Elkport	Cost per Elkport Resident
Murder	$8,213	$25
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,659	$45
Robbery	$2,359	$7
Assault	$10,744	$33
Kidnapping	$1,609	$5
Vehicle Theft	$986	$3
Burglary	$2,792	$9
Theft	$10,687	$33
Arson	$696	$2
Vandalism	$4,041	$12
Animal Cruelty	$231	$1
Drug Crimes	$10,379	$32
Identity Theft	$1,362	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$68,757	$212

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Elkport, IA

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 Elkport totals $128,896 ($398 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $197,654 ($610 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 Elkport 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 Elkport’s 324 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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Elkport 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 Elkport residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.155
Robbery	0.2314
Rape	0.7462
Murder	0.0135
Total Violent Crime	2.146 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.369
Vehicle Theft	0.1965
Burglary	0.9503
Arson	0.0890
Total Property Crime	7.604 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0819
Drug Crimes	4.331
Vandalism	1.746
Identity Theft	0.5430
Animal Cruelty	0.0962
Total "Other" Rate	6.798 (B-)

Individual Elkport Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Garber, IA	A	B-	A+
Mederville, IA	C	A	C-
Wood, IA	A-	C+	A
Littleport, IA	B+	D-	A+
Osborne, IA	D+	B	C-
Elkader, IA	C	C	B-
Communia, IA	C	C-	B-
Osterdock, IA	A-	B+	A-
Edgewood, IA	B	A-	B-
Garnavillo, IA	B-	D-	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Elkport is lower 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
Kent, IL	A+	A-	A-
Cleveland, IN	B	B	B
Close City, TX	F	D-	D-
Clover Creek, WA	F	D-	D-
Colcord, WV	D+	C+	C+
Collins, TN	C-	D-	D-
Columbus, IL	A+	C	C
Concord, IL	B+	B+	B+
Creston, WA	D-	D	D
Crystal Bay, NV	D	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Elkport is safer than the Iowa state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Elkport, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 64% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Elkport schools on SchoolGrade

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