Elwood, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Elwood Police Department serves the city of Elwood, IN in Madison, Tipton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 599 violent crimes and 540 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 71.2 per 100k residents, which is 33.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 11.9 per 100k, 92.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate71.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents599 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents540 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 71.2 | B | 599 | 106.2 | -33.0% |
| Property Crime | 11.9 | A | 540 | 163.6 | -92.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.9 | A | 55 | 22.2 | -46.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton | 10 miles | C 113.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 59.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Fairmount | 14 miles | B 75.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 6.5% higher Property: N/A |
| Anderson | 15 miles | C 108.5 | C 188.2 | Violent: 52.6% higher Property: 1486.4% higher |
| Carmel | 18 miles | A 35.9 | A 72.8 | Violent: 49.5% lower Property: 513.9% higher |
| Noblesville | 18 miles | A 36.4 | A 36.4 | Violent: 48.9% lower Property: 206.7% higher |