Crow Wing County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Crow Wing County in MN is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,161 violent crimes and 4,734 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 63.7 per 100k residents, which is 40.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 73.7 per 100k, 54.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate63.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,161 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents169 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents440 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate73.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,734 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents667 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate55.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,765 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents286 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 63.7 | A | 3161 | 106.2 | -40.0% |
| Property Crime | 73.7 | A | 4734 | 163.6 | -54.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 169 | 3.5 | -61.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 17 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.3 | A | 440 | 22.3 | -58.1% |
| Burglary | 17.5 | B | 667 | 24.0 | -27.1% |
| Larceny | 55.2 | A | 3765 | 116.4 | -52.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.0 | A | 286 | 22.2 | -95.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office
Brainerd Police Department
Brainerd, MN
Crosby Police Department
Crosby, MN
Breezy Point Police Department
Breezy Point, MN
Crosslake Police Department
Crosslake, MN
Baxter Police Department
Baxter, MN
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