The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Elsinore, KY: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$148,254

Cost of Crime™ for Elsinore, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $759 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Elsinore 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 Elsinore, KY Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Elsinore 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 Elsinore's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Elsinore is 16.53 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Elsinore Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Elsinore varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 47 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 64 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Elsinore, KY see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Elsinore, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Elsinore for 2025 is $148,254. This translates to approximately $310 per resident and $759 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Elsinore. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Elsinore, KY:	$310
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Elsinore is $310 per year, which is $154 less than the national average and $140 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Elsinore:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $534 more than in Elsinore.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $77 less than in Elsinore

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Elsinore	Cost per Elsinore Resident
Murder	$50,837	$106
Rape/Sexual Assault	$19,620	$41
Robbery	$4,092	$9
Assault	$5,222	$11
Kidnapping	$7,619	$16
Vehicle Theft	$20,859	$44
Burglary	$3,768	$8
Theft	$8,173	$17
Arson	$645	$1
Vandalism	$9,878	$21
Animal Cruelty	$187	$0
Drug Crimes	$16,101	$34
Identity Theft	$1,253	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$148,254	$310

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Elsinore, KY

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 Elsinore totals $433,882 ($908 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $582,136 ($1,218 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 Elsinore 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 Elsinore’s 478 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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Elsinore 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 Elsinore residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.3804
Robbery	0.2721
Rape	0.6769
Murder	0.0566
Total Violent Crime	1.386 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.301
Vehicle Theft	2.818
Burglary	0.8691
Arson	0.0559
Total Property Crime	7.045 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2629
Drug Crimes	4.554
Vandalism	2.893
Identity Theft	0.3388
Animal Cruelty	0.0529
Total "Other" Rate	8.101 (C+)

Individual Elsinore Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Woodlake, KY	B	A+	A-
Peaks Mill, KY	B	A	B-
Watkinsville, KY	A+	A+	A+
Frankfort, KY	D+	B-	D
White Sulphur, KY	A	A+	A+
Zion Hill, KY	B+	A-	B+
Duckers, KY	B+	A	B+
Stamping Ground, KY	A-	A	A
Swallowfield, KY	B-	B+	B-
Millville, KY	C+	A-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Elsinore 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
North Ridge, NY	A	B	B
Newport, IN	C+	B+	B+
Newport, MO	D	C-	C-
North Benton, MN	A	A+	A+
North Courtland, AL	D	D	D
North Greenfield, OH	B+	B	B
North Hartland, VT	A-	A+	A+
North Lansing, NY	A	B+	B+
North McAlester, OK	D-	D	D
New Wren, MS	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Elsinore is safer than the Kentucky 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 Elsinore, KY average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Elsinore schools on SchoolGrade

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