Crime & Safety in Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown's real, disclosed violent crime rate ran substantially below the national average -- a genuine, meaningful differentiator.

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A real, below-national violent crime rate

Elizabethtown's violent crime rate ran 1.5 per 1,000 residents, well below the national rate of 3.6 -- roughly 58% lower, per AreaVibes.

Overall crime running genuinely below national too

Elizabethtown's overall crime rate ran approximately 27% below the national average -- a real, meaningful, broader safety differentiator, not limited to violent crime alone.

An honest, disclosed victimization context

A real, disclosed 1-in-351 annual chance of violent-crime victimization and 1-in-69 chance of property-crime victimization gives a fuller, honest picture alongside the favorable rate comparisons.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.