Elko County, NV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Elko County in NV is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,169 violent crimes and 4,037 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.4 per 100k residents, which is 1.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 122.7 per 100k, 25.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 CAnnual Rate107.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,169 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents206 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents637 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate122.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,037 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents849 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate56.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,556 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate44.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents605 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 107.4 | C | 4169 | 106.2 | +1.2% |
| Property Crime | 122.7 | B | 4037 | 163.6 | -25.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 21 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 15.8 | F | 206 | 3.5 | +347.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 82 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.4 | A | 637 | 22.3 | -71.2% |
| Burglary | 20.2 | B | 849 | 24.0 | -15.9% |
| Larceny | 56.7 | A | 2556 | 116.4 | -51.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 44.9 | F | 605 | 22.2 | +102.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Elko County Sheriff's Office
Elko Police Department
Elko, NV
Carlin Police Department
Carlin, NV
West Wendover Police Department
West Wendover, NV