Big Lake, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Big Lake Police Department serves the city of Big Lake, MN in Sherburne County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 267 violent crimes and 241 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.2 per 100k residents, which is 63.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 23.5 per 100k, 85.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. 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 Rate39.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents267 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate15.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate23.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents241 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate23.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.2 | A | 267 | 106.2 | -63.1% |
| Property Crime | 23.5 | A | 241 | 163.6 | -85.6% |
| Rape | 15.7 | F | 12 | 3.5 | +343.7% |
| Larceny | 23.5 | A | 180 | 116.4 | -79.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River | 8 miles | A 25.8 | A 44.2 | Violent: 34.3% lower Property: 87.7% higher |
| Becker | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 79.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 236.9% higher |
| Buffalo | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 12.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 48.8% lower |
| Rogers | 14 miles | A 58.9 | F 272.2 | Violent: 50.1% higher Property: 1057.0% higher |
| Howard Lake | 15 miles | B 92.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 135.5% higher Property: N/A |