Burnsville, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Burnsville Police Department serves the city of Burnsville, MN in Dakota County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,255 violent crimes and 7,648 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.6 per 100k residents, which is 57.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 199.5 per 100k, 22.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 12 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 Rate45.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,255 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents501 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate199.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,648 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents592 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate155.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,331 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents697 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.6 | A | 2255 | 106.2 | -57.1% |
| Property Crime | 199.5 | D | 7648 | 163.6 | +22.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 94 | 3.5 | -55.6% |
| Robbery | 1.6 | A | 124 | 5.8 | -73.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.6 | A | 501 | 22.3 | -92.9% |
| Burglary | 25.1 | C | 592 | 24.0 | +4.6% |
| Larceny | 155.5 | D | 6331 | 116.4 | +33.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.3 | B | 697 | 22.2 | -22.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 12 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 0 miles | A 42.5 | A 8.5 | Violent: 6.8% lower Property: 95.7% lower |
| West St. Paul | 0 miles | C 111.4 | F 360.9 | Violent: 144.5% higher Property: 80.9% higher |
| Inver Grove Heights | 0 miles | A 67.3 | C 159.9 | Violent: 47.8% higher Property: 19.8% lower |
| Rosemount | 6 miles | A 25.2 | A 36.0 | Violent: 44.6% lower Property: 81.9% lower |
| Apple Valley | 8 miles | A 49.1 | C 149.1 | Violent: 7.8% higher Property: 25.3% lower |