Elk Plain, WA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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26%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

13%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

34%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Elk Plain crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Elk Plain crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Elk Plain crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Elk Plain crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Elk Plain_{/100k people}	Washington_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,666 (estimate)	2,793	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	3.8	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	37.8	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	67.5	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	217.0	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	311 (estimate)	326	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	398.8	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,634.2	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	433.5	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,355 (estimate)	2,467	1,760

Elk Plain crime map

The Elk Plain crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Elk Plain as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Elk Plain crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Elk Plain crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Elk Plain crime rates are 26% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Elk Plain are 13% lower than the national average
In Elk Plain you have a 1 in 38 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Elk Plain is safer than 12% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Elk Plain has decreased by 14%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Elk Plain

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Elk Plain is 1 in 322

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Elk Plain is 1 in 43

The chance of being a victim of crime in Elk Plain is 1 in 38

Year Over Year Crime In Elk Plain (per 100,000 people)

Elk Plain police department

Item	Elk Plain	Washington	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	8,169	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.2	3.3

Sex offenders in Washington

State	Total offenders	Washington_/100K	National_/100K
Washington	6,688	107	266

There are a total of 6,688 sex offenders in Washington. This yields a total of 107 sex offenders in Washington per 100,000 residents which is 60% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Fox Island, WA	3,613	62	470	532
Fife Heights, WA	1,919	69	518	587
McMillin, WA	1,236	74	561	635
Anderson Island, WA	1,571	78	591	669
Eatonville, WA	3,007	215	538	753
Alderton, WA	2,695	89	675	765
Clear Lake, WA	1,101	101	761	861
Elk Plain, WA	15,192	311	2,355	2,666

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Swampscott, MA	15,184	82	1,075	1,157
Rutland, VT	15,207	475	3,794	4,269
Northview, MI	15,209	281	894	1,176
Front Royal, VA	15,214	335	1,533	1,868
Graham, NC	15,168	346	1,880	2,227
Elk Plain, WA	15,192	311	2,355	2,666

Source: The Elk Plain, WA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.