FBI UCR Homicide Data — 14 recorded incidents
Elkton, Tennessee has recorded 14 homicides over the tracked period, with 18 victims identified.. The city ranks #304 among 339 U.S. cities tracked by the FBI, with a clearance rate of 29% — meaning an arrest or suspect identification was made in 4 of those incidents.
Firearms — predominantly firearm - handguns — account for 64% of homicides with weapon data, followed by firearm - type unknown.
Elkton's homicide rate is 82% below the average for tracked U.S. cities, based on FBI UCR data. 7 cases remain under investigation. The primary reporting agency was Elkton Police Department, which filed 14 incident reports. See also our Tennessee state homicide data page for broader context. The Elkton metropolitan area continues to be monitored as part of the national homicide tracking effort.