Alexandria, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Alexandria Police Department serves the city of Alexandria, MN in Douglas County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 789 violent crimes and 1,536 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.7 per 100k residents, which is 62.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 145.6 per 100k, 11.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 AAnnual Rate39.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents789 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate26.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate145.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,536 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate132.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,374 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.7 | A | 789 | 106.2 | -62.6% |
| Property Crime | 145.6 | B | 1536 | 163.6 | -11.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.5 | C | 157 | 22.3 | +18.9% |
| Burglary | 13.2 | A | 99 | 24.0 | -44.9% |
| Larceny | 132.4 | C | 1374 | 116.4 | +13.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osakis | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 57.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 60.6% lower |
| Glenwood | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Starbuck | 21 miles | B 69.7 | A 69.7 | Violent: 75.5% higher Property: 52.1% lower |
| Sauk Centre | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 86.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 41.0% lower |
| Long Prairie | 26 miles | A 26.9 | A 53.7 | Violent: 32.4% lower Property: 63.1% lower |