Cottage Grove, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cottage Grove Police Department serves the city of Cottage Grove, MN in Washington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 535 violent crimes and 2,297 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 11.9 per 100k residents, which is 88.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.4 per 100k, 63.7% 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 1 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 11.9 | A | 535 | 106.2 | -88.8% |
| Property Crime | 59.4 | A | 2297 | 163.6 | -63.7% |
| Burglary | 2.4 | A | 236 | 24.0 | -90.1% |
| Larceny | 54.6 | A | 1923 | 116.4 | -53.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.4 | A | 127 | 22.2 | -89.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul Park | 2 miles | D 167.6 | A 74.5 | Violent: 1310.5% higher Property: 25.4% higher |
| South St. Paul | 6 miles | A 68.6 | B 117.6 | Violent: 477.6% higher Property: 98.1% higher |
| Hastings | 8 miles | A 18.6 | C 153.6 | Violent: 56.6% higher Property: 158.5% higher |
| Oakdale | 10 miles | A 43.5 | C 174.1 | Violent: 266.4% higher Property: 193.2% higher |
| Mendota Heights | 10 miles | A 44.0 | C 158.4 | Violent: 270.4% higher Property: 166.7% higher |