The latest data from Elko show severe crime was down in the city by 20 percent last year as compared to 2015.
The Elko Daily Free Press reports property crimes are also on the decline, as are less severe crimes like DUI cases and disorderly conduct.
One area where crime has increased, though, is cases of forcible rape.
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Data show a 20 percent increase in those crimes from 2015 to 2016, where a total of 36 cases were reported.
