Wright County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wright County in MN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,991 violent crimes and 5,237 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.2 per 100k residents, which is 64.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 19.0 per 100k, 88.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate37.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,991 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents357 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate19.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,237 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents518 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate17.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,413 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents292 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.2 | A | 1991 | 106.2 | -64.9% |
| Property Crime | 19.0 | A | 5237 | 163.6 | -88.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.3 | A | 154 | 3.5 | -92.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 21 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.0 | A | 357 | 22.3 | -95.4% |
| Burglary | 0.3 | A | 518 | 24.0 | -98.9% |
| Larceny | 17.7 | A | 4413 | 116.4 | -84.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.0 | A | 292 | 22.2 | -95.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wright County Sheriff's Office
Buffalo Police Department
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Howard Lake Police Department
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