Steele County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Steele County in MN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 913 violent crimes and 1,626 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.6 per 100k residents, which is -78.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 32.1 per 100k, -80.4% 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 Rate22.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents913 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents184 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate32.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,626 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate26.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,324 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 22.6 | A | 913 | 106.2 | -78.7% |
| Property Crime | 32.1 | A | 1626 | 163.6 | -80.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.9 | A | 63 | 3.5 | -46.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 10 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.7 | A | 184 | 22.3 | -74.6% |
| Burglary | 1.9 | A | 158 | 24.0 | -92.2% |
| Larceny | 26.4 | A | 1324 | 116.4 | -77.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.8 | A | 136 | 22.2 | -83.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Owatonna Police Department
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