Clay County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Clay County in MN is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,846 violent crimes and 6,932 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.9 per 100k residents, which is 38.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 171.6 per 100k, 4.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate64.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,846 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents167 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents748 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate171.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,932 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate39.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,249 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate120.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,865 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents777 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.9 | A | 2846 | 106.2 | -38.9% |
| Property Crime | 171.6 | C | 6932 | 163.6 | +4.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.4 | A | 167 | 3.5 | -89.5% |
| Robbery | 0.4 | A | 89 | 5.8 | -93.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.8 | A | 748 | 22.3 | -38.1% |
| Burglary | 39.6 | F | 1249 | 24.0 | +64.7% |
| Larceny | 120.1 | C | 4865 | 116.4 | +3.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.6 | A | 777 | 22.2 | -47.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Clay County Sheriff's Office
Barnesville Police Department
Barnesville, MN
Dilworth Police Department
Dilworth, MN
Hawley Police Department
Hawley, MN
Moorhead Police Department
Moorhead, MN