Elon, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Elon Police Department serves the city of Elon, NC in Alamance County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 253 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.6 per 100k residents, which is 49.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate53.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents253 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.6 | A | 253 | 106.2 | -49.6% |
| Robbery | 8.9 | D | 8 | 5.8 | +53.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham | 7 miles | F 175.8 | C 186.8 | Violent: 228.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Haw River | 7 miles | D 130.3 | F 304.1 | Violent: 143.3% higher Property: N/A |
| Greensboro | 16 miles | F 201.2 | F 330.8 | Violent: 275.6% higher Property: N/A |
| Reidsville | 20 miles | F 192.4 | F 316.1 | Violent: 259.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Hillsborough | 22 miles | D 142.7 | F 366.9 | Violent: 166.4% higher Property: N/A |