Elk County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Elk County in KS is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 63 violent crimes and 61 property crimes. 0 Property crime averages 53.5 per 100k, 67.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate53.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate26.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 0.0 | A | 63 | 106.2 | -100.0% |
| Property Crime | 53.5 | A | 61 | 163.6 | -67.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 2 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 0 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 11 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 26.8 | C | 25 | 24.0 | +11.4% |
| Larceny | 26.8 | A | 29 | 116.4 | -77.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 6 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Elk County Sheriff's Office
Howard Police Department
Howard, KS