Elkins, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Elkins Police Department serves the city of Elkins, WV in Randolph County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 88 violent crimes and 65 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.0 per 100k residents, which is 16.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 133.5 per 100k, 18.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 BAnnual Rate89.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents88 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate89.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate133.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 89.0 | B | 88 | 106.2 | -16.2% |
| Property Crime | 133.5 | B | 65 | 163.6 | -18.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 89.0 | F | 66 | 22.3 | +299.9% |
| Burglary | 29.7 | D | 18 | 24.0 | +23.5% |
| Larceny | 103.8 | B | 46 | 116.4 | -10.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belington | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Philippi | 17 miles | C 103.1 | A 68.7 | Violent: 15.8% higher Property: 48.5% lower |
| Parsons | 20 miles | B 79.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 11.1% lower Property: N/A |
| Buckhannon | 21 miles | A 59.2 | A 98.6 | Violent: 33.5% lower Property: 26.1% lower |
| Grafton | 30 miles | A 66.3 | A 88.4 | Violent: 25.5% lower Property: 33.8% lower |