Wright County, MN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Wright County in MN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 232 violent crimes and 877 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.2 per 100k residents, which is -56.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 6.0 per 100k, -96.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 A
Annual Rate46.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents232 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents877 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents777 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime46.2A232106.2-56.5%
Property Crime6.0A877163.6-96.3%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A133.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A25.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A3122.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A6224.0-100.0%
Larceny6.0A777116.4-94.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A3822.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Buffalo Police Department

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Howard Lake Police Department

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