Washington County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in MN is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,819 violent crimes and 18,026 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.1 per 100k residents, which is -61.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 83.3 per 100k, -49.1% 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 Rate41.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,819 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents336 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents204 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents460 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate83.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents18,026 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,892 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate73.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents14,864 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,205 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.1 | A | 3819 | 106.2 | -61.3% |
| Property Crime | 83.3 | A | 18026 | 163.6 | -49.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 10.1 | F | 336 | 3.5 | +186.8% |
| Robbery | 0.9 | A | 204 | 5.8 | -84.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.2 | A | 460 | 22.3 | -94.6% |
| Burglary | 6.8 | A | 1892 | 24.0 | -71.6% |
| Larceny | 73.7 | A | 14864 | 116.4 | -36.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.8 | A | 1205 | 22.2 | -87.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bayport Police Department
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St. Paul Park Police Department
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Stillwater Police Department
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Cottage Grove Police Department
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Oakdale Police Department
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Woodbury Police Department
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Oak Park Heights Police Department
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