Elko County, NV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Elko County in NV is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,987 violent crimes and 3,082 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 123.3 per 100k residents, which is +16.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 153.7 per 100k, -6.1% 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 Rate123.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,987 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents137 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents411 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate153.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,082 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents638 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate69.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,998 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate59.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents427 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 123.3 | C | 2987 | 106.2 | +16.1% |
| Property Crime | 153.7 | C | 3082 | 163.6 | -6.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 14 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 17.3 | F | 137 | 3.5 | +390.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 77 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.8 | A | 411 | 22.3 | -78.4% |
| Burglary | 24.4 | C | 638 | 24.0 | +1.7% |
| Larceny | 69.4 | A | 1998 | 116.4 | -40.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 59.8 | F | 427 | 22.2 | +169.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Elko Police Department
Elko, NV
Carlin Police Department
Carlin, NV
West Wendover Police Department
West Wendover, NV