Douglas County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Douglas County in MN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,135 violent crimes and 2,154 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 32.7 per 100k residents, which is 69.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 85.6 per 100k, 47.7% below 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 Rate32.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,135 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents216 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate85.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,154 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate79.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,833 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 32.7 | A | 1135 | 106.2 | -69.2% |
| Property Crime | 85.6 | A | 2154 | 163.6 | -47.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 49 | 3.5 | -39.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.4 | B | 216 | 22.3 | -30.9% |
| Burglary | 6.6 | A | 199 | 24.0 | -72.4% |
| Larceny | 79.0 | B | 1833 | 116.4 | -32.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 113 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Alexandria Police Department
Alexandria, MN