The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Elton, LA: Crime Maps and Statistics

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.75 million

Cost of Crime™ for Elton, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,801 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Elton 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 Elton, LA Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Elton ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of cities but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to Elton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Elton is 33.10 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Elton Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Elton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 33 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Elton, LA see the most incidents - about 19 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Elton, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Elton for 2025 is $1,751,994. This translates to approximately $713 per resident and $1,801 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Elton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Elton, LA:	$713
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Elton is $713 per year, which is $249 more than the national average and $10 less than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Elton:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $706 more than in Elton.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $430 less than in Elton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Elton	Cost per Elton Resident
Murder	$888,613	$362
Rape/Sexual Assault	$86,822	$35
Robbery	$36,426	$15
Assault	$224,405	$91
Kidnapping	$21,898	$9
Vehicle Theft	$54,861	$22
Burglary	$101,440	$41
Theft	$166,110	$68
Arson	$3,279	$1
Vandalism	$90,037	$37
Animal Cruelty	$1,882	$1
Drug Crimes	$75,223	$31
Identity Theft	$998	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$1,751,994	$713

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Elton, LA

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 Elton totals $6,365,157 ($2,591 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,117,150 ($3,304 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 Elton 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 Elton’s 2,457 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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Elton 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 Elton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.180
Robbery	0.4713
Rape	0.5828
Murder	0.1924
Total Violent Crime	4.427 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.05
Vehicle Theft	1.442
Burglary	4.552
Arson	0.0553
Total Property Crime	19.10 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1470
Drug Crimes	4.139
Vandalism	5.130
Identity Theft	0.0525
Animal Cruelty	0.1035
Total "Other" Rate	9.571 (C-)

Individual Elton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hathaway, LA	D+	D	D+
Basile, LA	D+	D	D+
Iota, LA	C	F	A-
Kinder, LA	C-	C	D
Rork, LA	C-	D+	D
Eunice, LA	D-	D-	D-
Fenton, LA	B	B-	B-
Maxie, LA	D	D-	D-
Leblanc, LA	D	C+	D-
Indian Village, LA	D	B-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Elton 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
Arlee, MT	D	F	F
Ash Flat, AR	D+	D	D
Delta Junction, AK	C	D-	D-
Fries, VA	C+	C+	C+
Zavalla, TX	F	C-	C-
Highland Mills, NY	C-	C-	C-
Ida Grove, IA	C-	D-	D-
Jeffersonville, VT	B-	B	B
Kyle, SD	F	F	F
Maplesville, AL	B-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Elton is safer than the Louisiana state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Elton, LA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Elton schools on SchoolGrade

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