The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Elysian, MN: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$311,800

Cost of Crime™ for Elysian, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $543 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Elysian 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 Elysian, MN Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Elysian ranks in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 68% of cities but less safe than 32%. This analysis applies only to Elysian's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Elysian is 18.67 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Elysian Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Elysian varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 48 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 70 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Elysian, MN see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Elysian, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Elysian for 2025 is $311,800. This translates to approximately $234 per resident and $543 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Elysian. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

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

Elysian, MN:	$234
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Elysian is $234 per year, which is $230 less than the national average and $175 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Elysian:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $747 more than in Elysian.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $77 less than in Elysian

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Elysian	Cost per Elysian Resident
Murder	$55,687	$42
Rape/Sexual Assault	$56,580	$42
Robbery	$30,567	$23
Assault	$14,461	$11
Kidnapping	$7,677	$6
Vehicle Theft	$11,030	$8
Burglary	$15,662	$12
Theft	$67,178	$50
Arson	$3,451	$3
Vandalism	$24,530	$18
Animal Cruelty	$497	$0
Drug Crimes	$19,854	$15
Identity Theft	$4,624	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$311,800	$234

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Elysian, MN

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 Elysian totals $662,497 ($497 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $974,296 ($730 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 Elysian 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 central 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 Elysian’s 1,334 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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Elysian 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 Elysian residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.3775
Robbery	0.7285
Rape	0.6995
Murder	0.0222
Total Violent Crime	1.828 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.724
Vehicle Theft	0.5340
Burglary	1.294
Arson	0.1071
Total Property Crime	11.66 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0949
Drug Crimes	2.012
Vandalism	2.574
Identity Theft	0.4478
Animal Cruelty	0.0504
Total "Other" Rate	5.179 (B+)

Individual Elysian Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Waterville, MN	B	B	B-
Madison Lake, MN	B+	A-	B-
Smiths Mill, MN	A-	A-	B
Janesville, MN	B+	B-	B+
Marysburg, MN	A-	A-	B+
Cleveland, MN	A-	A-	A-
Kilkenny, MN	A-	A	B+
Eagle Lake, MN	A-	A	B+
Morristown, MN	B	B	B
Le Center, MN	A-	A-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Elysian 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
Kilmichael, MS	B+	A	A
Rock Point, AZ	D-	F	F
Marydel, MD	B	B	B
Martinsville, OH	A-	A	A
Lyme, NH	B+	A+	A+
Lowry City, MO	D+	D-	D-
Akeley, MN	B-	C+	C+
Legion, TX	C+	C-	C-
Lebec, CA	F	F	F
Lamy, NM	F	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Elysian is safer than the Minnesota 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 Elysian, MN average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Elysian schools on SchoolGrade

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