The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Elkton, SD: Crime Maps and Statistics

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$433,056

Cost of Crime™ for Elkton, SD

In 2025, crime will cost $858 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Elkton 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 Elkton, SD Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Elkton ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of cities but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to Elkton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Elkton is 21.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Elkton Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Elkton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 35 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 75 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Elkton, SD see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Elkton, SD

The total projected cost of crime in Elkton for 2025 is $433,056. This translates to approximately $319 per resident and $858 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Elkton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.3%

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

Elkton, SD:	$319
Pine Ridge, SD:	$1414
Hartford, SD:	$223
South Dakota:	$484
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Elkton is $319 per year, which is $145 less than the national average and $165 less than South Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Elkton:

In Pine Ridge, SD, crime costs $1,414 per person, which is $1,095 more than in Elkton.
In Hartford, SD, crime costs $223 per person, which is $96 less than in Elkton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Elkton	Cost per Elkton Resident
Murder	$80,870	$60
Rape/Sexual Assault	$96,448	$71
Robbery	$8,559	$6
Assault	$44,494	$33
Kidnapping	$11,659	$9
Vehicle Theft	$17,662	$13
Burglary	$24,338	$18
Theft	$22,624	$17
Arson	$1,692	$1
Vandalism	$57,440	$42
Animal Cruelty	$680	$1
Drug Crimes	$65,121	$48
Identity Theft	$1,468	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$433,056	$319

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Elkton, SD

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 Elkton totals $1,014,205 ($747 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,447,262 ($1,066 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 Elkton 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 east 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 Elkton’s 1,358 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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Elkton 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 Elkton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.141
Robbery	0.2004
Rape	1.171
Murder	0.0317
Total Violent Crime	2.544 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.217
Vehicle Theft	0.8399
Burglary	1.976
Arson	0.0516
Total Property Crime	6.084 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1416
Drug Crimes	6.483
Vandalism	5.921
Identity Theft	0.1397
Animal Cruelty	0.0677
Total "Other" Rate	12.75 (D)

Individual Elkton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Verdi, MN	A	B+	A+
Bushnell, SD	B-	D	A-
Aurora, SD	A-	B+	A+
Lake Benton, MN	A	A-	A+
Ward, SD	D	D-	C
White, SD	D+	C-	B-
Brookings, SD	D	C-	D+
Flandreau, SD	D-	D+	D
Sunnyview, SD	C+	A-	C+
Hendricks, MN	C	C-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Elkton is similar 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
La Plata, NM	A-	B-	B-
Surrency, GA	C+	C-	C-
Stewardson, IL	A-	B+	B+
St. Mary, KY	A-	B+	B+
Okolona, TN	D	D+	D+
Marietta, WA	D	C	C
Ludlow Center, MA	A	B	B
Lott, TX	D	D	D
Lima Center, WI	B+	B+	B+
Laurel, NY	B+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Elkton is safer than the South Dakota 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 Elkton, SD average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Elkton schools on SchoolGrade

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