Olmsted County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Olmsted County in MN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,591 violent crimes and 12,619 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.1 per 100k residents, which is 52.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 85.5 per 100k, 47.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate50.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,591 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents414 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents193 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents853 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate85.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,619 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,757 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate70.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,947 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents882 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.1 | A | 5591 | 106.2 | -52.9% |
| Property Crime | 85.5 | A | 12619 | 163.6 | -47.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 14 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 414 | 3.5 | -53.6% |
| Robbery | 1.2 | A | 193 | 5.8 | -78.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.7 | A | 853 | 22.3 | -83.6% |
| Burglary | 8.2 | A | 1757 | 24.0 | -66.0% |
| Larceny | 70.7 | A | 9947 | 116.4 | -39.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.6 | A | 882 | 22.2 | -70.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Olmsted County Sheriff's Office
Rochester Police Department
Rochester, MN