Chaska, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Chaska Police Department serves the city of Chaska, MN in Carver County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 326 violent crimes and 1,072 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 21.1 per 100k residents, which is 80.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 42.2 per 100k, 74.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 Rate21.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents326 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate42.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,072 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate35.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents894 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 21.1 | A | 326 | 106.2 | -80.2% |
| Property Crime | 42.2 | A | 1072 | 163.6 | -74.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.5 | A | 59 | 22.3 | -84.2% |
| Burglary | 7.0 | A | 114 | 24.0 | -70.7% |
| Larceny | 35.1 | A | 894 | 116.4 | -69.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnetrista | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 27.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 35.3% lower |
| South Lake Minnetonka | 12 miles | A 24.7 | A 32.9 | Violent: 17.1% higher Property: 21.9% lower |
| Jordan | 14 miles | A 29.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 38.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Shakopee | 14 miles | A 30.0 | B 135.2 | Violent: 42.5% higher Property: 220.6% higher |
| West Hennepin | 14 miles | A 38.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 80.9% higher Property: N/A |