St Louis County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
St Louis County in MN is served by 17 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,481 violent crimes and 24,498 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.2 per 100k residents, which is 49.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 118.8 per 100k, 27.4% 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 Rate53.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,481 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents497 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents230 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,659 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate118.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents24,498 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,266 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate86.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents19,446 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,668 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.2 | A | 9481 | 106.2 | -49.9% |
| Property Crime | 118.8 | B | 24498 | 163.6 | -27.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 21 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.4 | B | 497 | 3.5 | -31.5% |
| Robbery | 2.2 | A | 230 | 5.8 | -61.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.9 | A | 1659 | 22.3 | -55.7% |
| Burglary | 15.1 | A | 3266 | 24.0 | -37.0% |
| Larceny | 86.0 | B | 19446 | 116.4 | -26.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.7 | B | 1668 | 22.2 | -20.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
St. Louis County Sheriff's Office
Babbitt Police Department
Babbitt, MN
Chisholm Police Department
Chisholm, MN
Duluth Police Department
Duluth, MN
Ely Police Department
Ely, MN
Eveleth Police Department
Eveleth, MN
Gilbert Police Department
Gilbert, MN
Hibbing Police Department
Hibbing, MN
Proctor Police Department
Proctor, MN
Virginia Police Department
Virginia, MN
Floodwood Police Department
Floodwood, MN
Hermantown Police Department
Hermantown, MN
University of Minnesota: Duluth
Breitung Township Police Department
Breitung Township, MN
East Range Police Department
East Range, MN