Lake County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lake County in MN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 149 violent crimes and 208 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 21.3 per 100k residents, which is 80.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 6.0 per 100k, 96.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AMotor 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 | 21.3 | A | 149 | 106.2 | -80.0% |
| Property Crime | 6.0 | A | 208 | 163.6 | -96.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 14 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 0 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.4 | A | 29 | 22.3 | -57.9% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 51 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 6.0 | A | 142 | 116.4 | -94.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 15 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lake County Sheriff's Office
Silver Bay Police Department
Silver Bay, MN
Two Harbors Police Department
Two Harbors, MN