Brown County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Brown County in MN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 636 violent crimes and 727 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.2 per 100k residents, which is 61.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 17.9 per 100k, 89.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate41.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents636 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents727 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents556 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.2 | A | 636 | 106.2 | -61.3% |
| Property Crime | 17.9 | A | 727 | 163.6 | -89.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.3 | F | 28 | 3.5 | +107.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.2 | A | 66 | 22.3 | -54.3% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 111 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 16.1 | A | 556 | 116.4 | -86.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.8 | A | 57 | 22.2 | -91.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Brown County Sheriff's Office
New Ulm Police Department
New Ulm, MN
Sleepy Eye Police Department
Sleepy Eye, MN
Springfield Police Department
Springfield, MN